Children's Residential Mobile Support Worker (Waking Nights)

Break; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's social care charity in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mobile Support Worker for Waking Nights. This role involves working closely with young people and providing consistent care overnight across various locations in Norfolk and Suffolk. Applicants must have a positive attitude and the ability to adapt to engaging with diverse service users. The organization offers extensive benefits, including career-enhancing qualifications and generous leave.

Benefits

Free qualifications

‘Golden hello’ payment scheme

31 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Program

Company funded medical cash plan

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK according to UKVI guidelines.
• Experience in social care is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent overnight care for young people.
• Assist young people in preparing for their day.
• Work across services in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Skills

Positive and can-do attitude

Ability to adapt to a varied workload

Strong relationship-building skills

Job description

Mobile Support Worker (Waking Nights)

About Break

At Break we firmly believe that with the right care, there is no limit to what can be achieved. We work across East Anglia with children and young people on the edge of care in care and leaving care. Whether you’re interested in working in our residential homes, short breaks for children with disabilities, our Staying Close Staying Connected project or vital essentials like our wraparound care offer, you’ll be joining a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who want the very best for the young people they care for.

Why 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

As a Waking Nights Support Worker in Break’s mobile team, you’ll have the opportunity to work across the range of Break’s services. You’ll be hands on, working with the young people throughout the night, helping them rest ready for the day ahead. Two days are never the same as you work across Norfolk and Suffolk to provide consistent care for service users.

You’ll bring a positive and can‑do attitude to the role, have the ability to adapt to a varied workload and be able to build up strong relationships with a range of professionals and children across Break’s services.

Benefits

• Free, career‑enhancing qualifications
• A “golden hello” scheme – £500 paid one month after your start date and a second £500 at the six‑month mark (subject to conditions)
• A referral scheme offering the same two payments if you recommend a contact who goes on to be employed by Break in care services (subject to conditions)
• 31 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays)
• Annual leave purchase
• Additional service‑related holiday from 2 years
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company funded medical cash plan
• Enhanced sick pay and family friendly leave
• Pension salary sacrifice
• Life assurance to the value of 3× your annual salary
• Access to the Blue Light benefits platform enabling you to access discounts across a range of shops, venues and services (your membership fee will be reimbursed)
• Access to multiple wellbeing initiatives
• The opportunity to influence Break’s strategy and direction through our Staff Consultation Forum
• Cycle to Work and Tech scheme
• And more

Additional Information

We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds. The first interview will be a Safe Care/Warner style interview, followed by a formal interview if successful. An enhanced DBS check is required for the role and will be funded by Break. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the application or recruitment process.

Requirements

All prospective employees must provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK as per UKVI guidelines. For more information on this job opportunity, please initially email the Recruitment Team via [e-mail].

Job ID

MT2890