Job Details

Relief Children's Residential Support Worker

Break

Overview

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 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.
£12.25 to £12.45
per hour
Long Stratton, Norfolk

Key information

As a Break support worker you will be working hands on day in day out with the young people living in the children’s home.

You will need to be an excellent team player who is warm, caring, calm and resilient enough to cope with the complex emotional and behavioural needs of the young people we support.

About the role

To assist the management team in ensuring that the Service achieves its strategic aims. You will ensure that all of your actions on duty are focussed on maximising positive outcomes for our service users. 

The first twelve months of your time at Break will see you build relationships with the young people we care for and support in our homes. Day to day you may find yourself planning and taking part in trips and activities and learning new skills to help young people overcome communication difficulties.

People are our biggest asset. We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates 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.

Requirements

  • Good standard of education including literacy and numeracy
  • Liaising with other professionals and agencies
  • Participating in the care assessments process
  • Effective communication and listening skills
  • Work calmly under pressure
  • Provide personal care to the highest standard if required
  • Able to physically and mentally cope with the demands of the role 
  • Have a full valid manual driving licence and have access to your own vehicle

You will need to successfully complete an National Vocational Qualification Level 3 in Residential Childcare before you complete twenty four months of Support Work if not already done so. This will be fully funded by Break and you will be supported by our training team.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for the role. This will be funded by Break.

For the full job description and person specification, please click the 'apply now' button.  

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.