Job Details
Children's Residential Support Worker
Break
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Overview
As a Break Support Worker you’ll be working hands-on day in day out with the young people living in the children’s home.
£28,103 to £28,498
per year, depending on qualifications (including 5 sleep-ins per month paid at £64.95 per night)
Full time, Permanent
(38 hours per week)
Sheringham, Norfolk
Key information
At Break we invest in the future of our staff just as we do for the young people in our services. We strive to provide the highest quality of care, so whether you’re just starting your career in children’s social care or are already qualified, you’ll be supported, recognised and rewarded for your essential part in our vital work.
About the role
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 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.
People are our biggest asset. We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Requirements
You’ll be patient, thrive in a team environment, able to support those around you and have the emotional intelligence and resilience to manage challenging situations.
To be successful in the role you’ll be a good team player, and a problem solver.
You will need to successfully complete an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare before you complete 24 months of Support Work. This will be fully funded by Break and you will be supported by our training team.
Please note that you must have a full, valid, manual driving licence. You will be required to work shifts.