Support Worker
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Company: Budwood Limited
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £36,768.20 per annum, including sleep-in shifts (dependent on qualification and experience)
Location: Southampton
Specific Hours: 38.5 hours per week – shift pattern on rotation
Are you looking for a job where you can genuinely change a young person’s life?
Budwood, part of the Polaris Community, provides care and support for children and young people. Many of the young people have experienced difficult starts in life – that’s why what we do really matters.
We create safe, stable and supportive homes where young people can rebuild their confidence, learn new skills and move towards a more positive future.
This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to make a real difference.
We’re looking for caring and motivated Support Workers to join our supported accommodation team in Southampton. No two days are the same, and you’ll play a key role in supporting young people, building positive relationships and helping them reach their potential. You don’t need to have lots of experience – just the right attitude, willingness to learn and a genuine desire to help others. We’ll support you with full training, so you feel confident in your role from day one.
At Budwood, you’ll be part of a supportive, friendly team where you are valued, encouraged and given the opportunity to grow.
To hear from our staff about what it’s like to work at Budwood, visit: workwithus
About the Role
We’re looking for a caring Support Worker to join our team, supporting young people in a safe and welcoming home.
In this role, you will:
- Support young people with their daily routines
- Build positive relationships and be a trusted adult
- Help them develop confidence, life skills and independence
- Keep them safe, supported and encouraged every day
If you have experience of working with young people, that will really help, but we understand that this may be your first time doing this type of work. We will give you all the training and support you need to do the role.
Working Pattern
You will work on a shift rota.
Each shift is 24 hours long, including a paid sleep-in at the home, and you will typically complete two or three shifts in a row.
You will work a mixture of weekdays and weekends. xsabvtc
Overtime opportunities are available.
Requirements
- Hold a Level 3 qualification in childcare, health and social care or equivalent, or be willing to work towards it
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car, as travel is required
- Friendly, with strong list...
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