As a Break Senior Support Worker, you’ll be working hands-on day in day out with the young people living in the children’s home and act as the senior shift worker in the staff team.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments which you may need during the application or recruitment process.  If there are adjustments you would like to request, please contact contactrecruitment@break-charity.org.  We also offer reasonable adjustments in the workplace.

While there will be still an opportunity to work directly with young people, you’ll also take on some extra responsibilities – line managing support workers, overseeing staff performance and welfare, and directing staff and resources effectively during shifts, including participation in an on-call rota to ensure continuous service delivery.

For some young people, the behaviours caused by the trauma they have experienced means they need additional support.  Break’s solo children’s homes offer these individuals the full attention they need to be able to thrive.

You’ll work with a tight-knit team of colleagues to build a relationship and trust bond with the young people living at the home. You’ll be patient, a positive role model, supporting them in overcoming their previous trauma and learning to trust in adults again, along with the help and guidance of your colleagues and Break’s therapeutic services.  You will encourage new experiences, supporting the young people to develop their own identity.

Able to:

• Complete a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within
  2 years.
• Work flexibly, following either own initiative or as part of a team.
• Undertake sleep in duties where appropriate.
• Communicate effectively and demonstrate strong listening skills. 
• Establish caring relationships within professional boundaries.
• Deal with challenging behaviour.
• Maintain accurate records and write reports.
• Work calmly under pressure.
• Drive and hold a full clean Driving Licence.