We strive to provide the highest quality of care, so whether you are just starting your career in children’s social care or are already qualified, you will be supported, recognised and rewarded for your essential part in our vital work.

• 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 service-users from threat to their health, well-being 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. 
• Where possible, to ensure service-users are included in any decision-making related to the day-to-day running of the home and shifts. 
• Ensure that children and young people are informed enough of their circumstances and rights, empowering and supporting them in taking responsibility for themselves where they can reasonably be expected to. 
• Promote young people’s hobbies and interests, planning individual activities. 
• To implement management decisions in a manner that provides an empowering, positive experience for children and young people. 
• To ensure that you work in accordance with the health and safety training that you are provided, following policies and notifying whoever is responsible for health and safety in a given working environment should you identify an unsafe condition, hazard or risk.

• 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.

Disclaimer: We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.