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Support Worker

Polaris

SouthamptonView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£36,768

Contract

Not specified

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

30 October 2026

31 days left

Job description

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

We’re looking for a caring Support Worker to join our team, supporting young people in a safe and welcoming home.

  • 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.

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.

Overtime opportunities are available.

  • 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 listening and communication skills when speaking with children and colleagues

  • Comprehensive training
  • Up to 6 weeks’ holiday per year
  • Company pension scheme
  • £64 per sleep-in
  • 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
  • Access to therapeutic support

If you want to build a meaningful career supporting young people, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and join a team making a difference every day.

Applications for casual bank roles will also be considered.

Budwood Limited is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Budwood Limited 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 an enhanced DBS check.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

Reed

First seen

18 September 2026

Last checked

29 September 2026

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