Children's Residential Senior Support Worker

Break Charity; Chevington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free qualifications

Golden hello £500 after start

Additional £500 at 6 months

31 days annual leave

Pension salary sacrifice

Life assurance 3x salary

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work

Discounts via Blue Light platform

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Break Charity in Chevington, Suffolk is seeking a passionate Senior Residential Support Worker. You will lead by example to create a safe, nurturing environment where young people can thrive, with support from Break’s therapeutic services to foster independence and positive outcomes.

You'll take on leadership duties, line-manage Support Workers, oversee performance and wellbeing, and coordinate staff across shifts, including an on-call rota to ensure safe, consistent care for residents.

Qualifications

• Must complete Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within 24 months.
• Full UK driving licence is required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example to create a safe, nurturing environment for children and young people.
• Line manage Support Workers, oversee staff performance and wellbeing.
• Coordinate staff and resources during shifts; participate in on-call rota.
• Support young people to build trust, resilience and positive relationships.

Skills

Driving licence

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Children's Residential Senior Support Worker

Children’s Residential Senior Support Worker

Salary: £31,925 to £32,875 per annum, depending on qualifications. (Including 5 sleep-ins per month paid at £64.95 per night).

Hours: Full time (38 hours per week)

Location: Chevington, Suffolk

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Senior Residential Support Worker who is ready to take the next step in their career and make a real, lasting impact on the lives of children and young people.

You will be instrumental in creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where young people can thrive, develop independence, and achieve positive outcomes.

About You:As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you’ll lead by example, using your experience, compassion and commitment to help create a safe, nurturing environment where young people can feel secure, build trust and thrive.For some young people, the behaviours caused by the trauma they have experienced means they need additional support. Break’s solo children’s homes offer these individuals the full attention they need to be able to thrive.With patience, empathy and consistency, you’ll provide a positive role model, helping young people begin to heal from past trauma, rebuild their confidence and learn to trust adults again. Working closely with your colleagues and Break’s therapeutic services, you’ll help each young person feel valued, understood and supported, encouraging them to embrace new experiences, explore their interests and develop their own identity.Alongside your direct work with young people, you’ll take on additional leadership responsibilities. These will include line managing Support Workers, overseeing staff performance and wellbeing, and coordinating staff and resources effectively during shifts. You’ll also participate in an on‑call rota, helping to ensure the home runs safely and effectively and that young people receive consistent support.To succeed in this role, you’ll be a supportive team player with strong problem‑solving skills and the confidence to make decisions in challenging situations. You’ll be adaptable, resilient and able to motivate others, while maintaining a calm, consistent and child‑centred approach. Above all, you’ll be passionate about helping young people overcome adversity, build positive relationships and achieve brighter futures.

You will need to successfully complete a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within the first 24 months of support work. This will be fully funded by Break and you will be supported by our training team. Please note that you must have a full, UK driving licence for this position. The basic annual salary range for this role is £28,028 to £28,978 per annum. If your application is successful, your job offer will be based on these amounts.

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’ll be supported, recognised and rewarded for your essential part in our vital work.

In your role, you’ll have access to the following 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. (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

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

Additional Information

People are our biggest asset in our organisation. We recognise that the key to providing the highest quality of care is to ensure we have a diverse workforce using their life experiences to give the children and young people a well‑rounded right start in life. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

The first interview will be a Safe Care/ Warner style interview. If successful after the first interview, candidates will then be expected to attend a formal interview.

An enhanced DBS check is required for the role. This 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 which you may need during the application or recruitment process. If there are adjustments you would like to request, please contact [e-mail]. We also offer reasonable adjustments in the workplace.

To comply with the Immigration Asylum & Nationality Act 2006 and additional amendments, and UKVI requirements, all prospective employees will be asked to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK. We will ask to see and take a copy of an appropriate official document as set out in the UKVI guidelines. Do not send anything now, further information will be sent to you should you be invited to interview.

This job is also known as: Support Worker, Youth Worker, Care Worker, Children Support Worker, ChildrenWH3144#IND1

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Company: Break Charity

Salary: £28,028 to £28,978 a year

Hours: Full‑time

Location: Chevington

Working pattern: On‑site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 30 Oct 2026

Closing date: 29 Nov 2026

Summary

Children’s Residential Senior Support Worker

Salary: £31,925 to £32,875 per annum, depending on qualifications. (Including 5 sleep‑ins per month paid at £64.95 per night).

Hours: Full time (38 hours per week)

Location: Chevington, Suffolk

Essential requirements

About You:As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you’ll lead by example, using your experience, compassion and commitment to help create a safe, nurturing environment where young people can feel secure, build trust and thrive.For some young people, the behaviours caused by the trauma they have experienced means they need additional support. Break’s solo children’s homes offer these individuals the full attention they need to be able to thrive.With patience, empathy and consistency, you’ll provide a positive role model, helping young people begin to heal from past trauma, rebuild their confidence and learn to trust adults again. Working closely with your colleagues and Break’s therapeutic services, you’ll help each young person feel valued, understood and supported, encouraging them to embrace new experiences, explore their interests and develop their own identity.Alongside your direct work with young people, you’ll take on additional leadership responsibilities. These will include line managing Support Workers, overseeing staff performance and wellbeing, and coordinating staff and resources effectively during shifts. You’ll also participate in an on‑call rota, helping to ensure the home runs safely and effectively and that young people receive consistent support.To succeed in this role, you’ll be a supportive team player with strong problem‑solving skills and the confidence to make decisions in challenging situations. You’ll be adaptable, resilient and able to motivate others, while maintaining a calm, consistent and child‑centred approach. Above all, you’ll be passionate about helping young people overcome adversity, build positive relationships and achieve brighter futures.