Who are we?
Budwood, a part of Polaris Community, is a local business providing Residential Care and Support to children and young people with emotional/behavioural difficulties and social and emotional mental health needs. Many of our young people have experienced adverse childhood experiences, so the aim of our service is to provide a stable, comfortable home with high levels of support and guidance to keep them safe and to help them learn new skills for a successful transition to independence and adulthood.
Key Information
Full‑time, permanent. Salary: Unqualified £33,349.58–35,935.36 with sleep‑in shifts. Qualified Level 3/4 up to £35,935.36 with sleep‑in shifts.
Location: Southampton.
Hours: Shift pattern on rotation – 3‑week rolling rota of 7 × 24‑hour shifts (09:00‑09:30 the following day) including sleep‑ins and 1 weekend off every 3 weeks.
Main Duties and Requirements
- Experience of working with children and young people and understanding of the issues that face those in care.
- Ability to work a 3‑week rolling rota comprising 7 × 24‑hour shifts, with sleep‑in shifts and 1 weekend off every 3 weeks.
- Promoting, safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our young people.
- Establishing and maintaining positive, trusting relationships with the young people.
- Working well as part of a team, being able to accept direction and guidance.
- Encouraging the development of individual interests of the young people.
- Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma, Children and Young People’s Workforce, NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, or equivalent – or be willing to work towards the required qualification and upgrade to a Level 4 diploma.
- Have a full UK driving licence and own a car, as the role involves travelling.
- Excellent communication and listening skills.
- Willingness to learn and to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level; DBS will be paid for by us.
- Experience with Emotional Behavioural Disorder, Social/Residential Work or Youth Work is advantageous.
Benefits
- Sleep‑in allowance: £64 per night.
- Up to 6 weeks holiday per year.
- All meals on duty are provided.
- Company pension.
- Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme.
- Access to wellbeing programmes via the Exchange Provision.
- Comprehensive training programme, followed by ongoing CPD.
- Promotion opportunities.
- Monthly clinical and professional supervisions, access to therapeutic support.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Budwood Limited is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.
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