As a Children’s support worker, no two days are the same and you will be instrumental in creating a nurturing and supportive environment where young people can thrive and achieve positive outcomes.

You will encourage new experiences and support young people to develop their own identity, confidence, and independence along with the help and guidance of your colleagues and Break’s therapeutic services.

• To be able to evidence Break’s values at all times. 
• To develop and maintain good working relationships (where appropriate) with fellow professionals as well as with parents, other family members and school staff. 
• To access identified developmental opportunities for children and young people. 
• To protect the children and young people from threats to their health, wellbeing and development, both from inside and outside the home. 
• To maintain a home environment that is appropriate and sensitive to the needs of the children and young people including specific needs such as dietary requirements, cultural activities and religious observance. 
• Ensure, where possible, that children and young people are included in any decision-making related to the day-to-day running of the home.

For the full job description, including the keys areas of responsibilities and accountabilities, please click the 'apply now' button.

We are committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

• Work calmly under pressure. 
• Drive and hold a full clean Driving Licence.
• Complete National Vocational Qualification Level 3 Diploma within 2 years. 
• Work flexibly, following either own initiative or as part of a team. 
• Undertake sleep in duties where appropriate.

We will interview as suitable candidates apply. This means the role may close at short notice and without prior warning.