Children's Residential Mobile Support Worker (Waking Nights)

Break Charity; Tetford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated social service organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mobile Support Worker to provide overnight support for young people aged 5-18. This role involves assisting with personal care and preparing homes for the day ahead. Candidates are required to complete an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare, fully funded by the charity. The position includes a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including free qualifications and annual leave. If you want to make a difference in children's lives, apply now!

Benefits

Free career-enhancing qualifications

£1000 welcome bonus

31 days annual leave per year

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Must have a full, valid manual driving licence.
• Will complete NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight care for young people aged 5-18.
• Assist with personal care and prepare homes for the following day.
• Work across residential services and short break center.

Skills

Positive attitude

Relationship building

Adaptability

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Tools

Manual driving licence

Job description

Mobile Support Worker (Waking Nights)

Salary: The starting salary will be £24,206 to £24,601 per annum, depending on qualifications (maximum full time job rate potential is £25,392 per annum which is performance related).

Hours: 38 hours per week.

Location: Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.

About Break

Nobody chooses the family or circumstances they are born into. 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 are interested in working in our residential homes and short breaks for children with disabilities, our pioneering Staying Close Staying Connected project or vital essentials like our wraparound care offer, one thing is universal: 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?

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 will 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 will have the opportunity to work across the range of Break's services. You will be hands on, working with the young people throughout the night, helping them rest ready for the day ahead. The role includes a range of duties including preparing the home for the following day and providing personal care if required. If you’re looking for a varied role which incorporates disability and residential services, then this is the role for you.

You will work across Norfolk and Suffolk to provide consistent care for service users. You will have the opportunity to work with young people between the ages of 5 and 18 providing extra support and shift cover in Break’s residential services for young people and those with disabilities, and at our disability short break centre.

You will 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.

Qualifications & Requirements

You must successfully complete an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare before completing 24 months of Support Work. This will be fully funded by the charity and you will be supported by the training team. You must have a full, valid, manual driving licence.

Benefits

• Free, career‑enhancing qualifications
• A golden hello scheme welcoming you to our services, with £500 paid to you one month after your start date and a second £500 at the six‑month mark (subject to conditions, not available to candidates referred by recruitment agencies)
• A referral scheme offering the same two payments as the golden hello 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 3x 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

Application Process

Full details of the role, including a job description and person specification can be found within the ‘documents’ section.

If you would like to develop your career and make a real difference in a child or young person's life, use the ‘apply now’ button to be taken to our application site.

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

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.

To comply with OFSTED requirements, you will be asked to provide details of your full employment history.

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 us. We also offer reasonable adjustments in the workplace.

All prospective employees must provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK as per UKVI guidelines. Further details will be provided if you are invited to interview.

For more information on this job opportunity, please initially email the Recruitment Team.

This job is also known as: Support Worker, Youth Worker, Care Worker, Children Support Worker, Children.

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