Children's Residential Senior Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Sheringham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care charity in Sheringham is seeking a Senior Support Worker to lead a team in providing hands-on care for young people. The role involves managing staff, building relationships with youth, and fostering their personal development. Candidates should demonstrate emotional intelligence and problem-solving skills. The position offers comprehensive training, a supportive work environment, and numerous benefits, including a 'golden hello' scheme and 31 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Golden hello scheme

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company funded medical cash plan

Enhanced sick pay

Pension salary sacrifice

Access to discounts on the Blue Light benefits platform

Qualifications

• Experience working in a team environment.
• Ability to manage challenging situations effectively.
• Proven track record of supporting vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

• Act as a senior shift worker in the team.
• Support young people in their development and trust-building.
• Oversee and manage staff and resources.

Skills

Team player

Problem-solving

Emotional intelligence

Patience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

As a Break Senior Support Worker, you'll be working hands-on day in day out with the young people living in the children's home and act as the senior shift worker in the staff team. You’ll also take on some extra responsibilities including line managing support workers and directing the staff and resources when on shift. You’ll work with a tight-knit team to build a relationship and trust bond with the young people living at the home. You’ll be a positive role model, supporting them in overcoming their previous trauma and learning to trust in adults with the help and guidance of your colleagues and Break's therapeutic services. You will encourage new experiences, supporting the young people to develop their own identity.

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 us. 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.

youll be patient, thrive in a team environment, able to support those around you and have the emotional intelligence and resilience to manage challenging situations. To be successful in the role you’ll be a good team player, and a problem solver. You will need to successfully complete an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare before you complete 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, valid, manual driving licence.

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.

Benefits and rewards

• "Golden hello" scheme welcoming you to our services, with £500 paid 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.