Job description
Job Description
Join Our Team as a Residential Support Worker!\n\n
Company: Budwood Limited
\nContract: Full Time, Permanent
\nSalary: Up to £36,768.20 (including sleep-in shifts, based on qualifications and experience)
\nLocation: Southampton
\nHours: Average 38 hours per week - Rotating shift pattern
\n\nAre You Ready to Make a Difference?\n\n
Are you passionate about changing lives? At Budwood, part of the Polaris Community, we provide essential residential care and support for children and young people who have faced challenging beginnings. Your role here is not just a job; it’s a chance to create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment where young people can regain their confidence and learn valuable life skills.
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We’re on the lookout for dedicated and compassionate Residential Support Workers to join our vibrant team in Southampton. Each day brings new challenges and rewards as you help young people build positive relationships and reach their full potential. Whether you’re experienced or new to this field, what matters most is your attitude and your desire to help others. We’ll provide you with comprehensive training to ensure you feel confident from day one!
\n\nYour Role and Responsibilities\n\n
As a Residential Support Worker, you will:
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- Assist young people with their daily routines
- Build trusting relationships and be a reliable adult figure
- Encourage the development of confidence, life skills, and independence
- Ensure a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment every day
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Experience working with children or young people is beneficial, but we welcome those who are eager to learn and grow in this rewarding role.
\n\nWorking Conditions\n\n
Your shifts will be on a rotating schedule:
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- Each shift lasts 24 hours (you’ll be paid to sleep at the home)
- Typically, you’ll work two or three shifts in a row
- Expect a mix of weekdays and weekends
- Opportunities for overtime are available if desired
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\n\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\n
To thrive in this role, you should:
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- Hold a Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Health and Social Care, or equivalent (or be willing to work towards it)
- Have a full UK driving licence and access to a car (travel required)
- Be friendly and able to communicate effectively with children and colleagues
- Be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check (cost covered by us)
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\n\n\nWhat We Offer You\n\n
At Budwood, we believe in investing in our team. Here’s what you can expect:
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- Comprehensive training to help you succeed
- Up to 6 weeks of holiday per year
- A company pension scheme
- £64 per night sleep-in allowance
- All meals provided while on duty
- Access to the Exchange Employee Discount Scheme
- Wellbeing support through the Exchange Provision
- Career progression opportunities
- Monthly clinical and professional supervision, plus access to therapeutic support
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If you’re ready to embark on a meaningful career supporting young people, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and become part of a team that makes a real difference every single day. We also welcome applications for casual bank roles.
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Budwood Limited is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Southampton
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 13-06-2026
- Profession type
- Counselling and Social Services
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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