Welcome to Budwood
Budwood is a private care provider offering residential care and supported accommodation for young people aged 12–18 across Dorset and Hampshire.
Established in 2018, we are committed to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care that empowers young people to heal, grow, and thrive.
Budwood’s Mission & Values
Mission
“To provide safe, nurturing environments where young people can overcome adversity and build brighter futures.”
Core Values
- Compassion & empathy
- Individualised care
- Empowerment & growth
- Integrity & professionalism
- Safety & trust
Therapeutic Approach
Budwood’s care is built on the C.A.T.C.H® Model, a trauma informed framework developed in-house:
- Connect: Empathy and acceptance
- Active: Physical wellbeing through movement
- Together: Co-regulation and attachment support
- Co-construct: Understanding experiences
- Happy: Joyful, rewarding interactions
All staff receive training in therapeutic parenting (PACE) and developmental trauma. Monthly reflective practice sessions are held with a clinical psychologist.
Training and Development
All staff receive:
- Full induction and mandatory training (Safeguarding, First Aid, PRICE, etc.)
- 3-day C.A.T.C.H® and therapeutic parenting training
- Monthly clinical supervision
- Access to Learnative platform for ongoing development
- Opportunities for NVQ qualifications and careerprogression
Our Homes
Recruitment Process
- Once you have been shortlisted for an interview, you will be invited to an initial Interview via Teams. This will be with two staff members to follow our safer recruitment policy.
- If you are then successful at interview you will receive a phone call from Budwood’s recruitment coordinator to talk you through the next steps.
On-boarding Process
- Your employment is subject to satisfactory references, Enhanced Child & Adult’s Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and health checks.
- You will be required to provide a full employment history from the age of 16.
- We will be requesting references from the last 5 years of employment and additionally any references that involved working with children or vulnerable adults.
- You may be subject to complete an overseas criminal check if you have lived or worked outside of the UK for more than 3 months.
Wage Structure
You will be paid on the last working day of each month; there will be a pension contribution of 5% from you as the employee and there will be a 3% contribution from us as the employer.
| Role | Salary |
| Residential Support Worker (starting) | £25,605.58 |
| Residential Support Worker (passed probation) | £26,629.08 |
| Residential Support Worker (qualified) | £28,191.36 |
| Residential Support Worker (passed competency assessment) | £29,024.02 |
Shift Pattern
Budwood work on a 3-week rolling rota pattern, exampled below.
| Week | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Week 1 | 9am-11pm SI | 7am-9.30am | OFF | OFF | 9am-11pm SI | 7am-9.30am | 9am-11pm SI |
| Week 2 | 7am-9.30am | OFF | 9am-11pm SI | 7am-9.30am | OFF | 9am-11pm SI | 7am-9.30am |
| Week 3 | OFF | 9am-11pm SI | 7am-9.30am | 9am-11pm SI | 7am-9.30am | OFF | OFF |
Life at Budwood
Take a look at our insightful video of life at Budwood and the support you will provide to our young people.
“At Budwood, we believe every young person deserves a home that feels safe, nurturing, and consistent. By investing in our people, we create environments where children can truly feel supported, valued, and cared for.”