Children's Residential Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking non-profit organization dedicated to supporting young people. As a Support Worker, you'll play a crucial role in the lives of children, providing hands-on care and fostering their development. With a focus on trauma-informed practices, you'll work closely with a skilled team to create a nurturing environment. Enjoy a range of benefits including career-enhancing qualifications, generous leave, and a supportive workplace culture. If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to grow your career, this role offers a fulfilling opportunity to impact lives positively.

Benefits

Free, career-enhancing qualifications

Golden hello scheme: £500 after 1 month

Referral scheme with similar payments

31 days annual leave

Company-funded medical cash plan

Enhanced sick pay and family leave

Pension salary sacrifice

Life assurance (3x salary)

Blue Light discounts platform

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Must complete NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare within 24 months.
• A full, valid manual driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in a residential setting, building trust and relationships.
• Manage challenging situations and provide emotional support.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Patience

Resilience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Children's Residential Support Worker, Bury St Edmunds

Client: Break Charity

Location: Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: ad756aea9f63

Job Views: 3

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Support Worker

Maximum full-time job rate potential is £29,289 per annum, performance related (including 5 sleep-ins per month paid at £64.95 per night).

Hours: Full Time (38 hours per week)

Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

About Break:

Break is a forward-thinking non-profit organisation that’s delivered support for young people across East Anglia for over fifty years. Co-production with staff, young people, and families is central to our work. We believe that with the right care, there is no limit to what can be achieved.

We have residential services, a fostering agency, Staying Close, Staying Connected, and services for disabled children and their families.

As a trauma-informed organisation, all our young people and employees are supported by our skilled therapeutic team. Our lifelong support means we are always there for our young people, even after they leave our care.

We have low staff turnover and vacancy rates. 100% of our services are rated good or outstanding, delivering great outcomes. Our goal is to grow further, creating an environment for talent development and impactful work. You could be part of this.

Why Break?

We invest in our staff’s future, providing high-quality care and support, whether starting or experienced in children’s social care. We recognize and reward your vital contributions.

About the Role:

As a Break Support Worker, you’ll work hands-on daily with young people in the children’s home.

Some young people need additional support due to trauma-related behaviors. Our solo children’s homes provide the full attention they need to thrive.

You’ll build relationships and trust with the young people, acting as a positive role model and supporting their recovery and development, with help from colleagues and therapeutic services. You’ll encourage new experiences and help them develop their identities.

You should be patient, team-oriented, emotionally intelligent, resilient, and capable of managing challenging situations. Being a good team player and problem solver is essential.

You must complete an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare within 24 months of starting, which will be funded by Break, supported by our training team. A full, valid manual driving license is required.

Benefits:

• Free, career-enhancing qualifications
• Golden hello scheme: £500 after 1 month and another £500 after 6 months (conditions apply)
• Referral scheme with similar payments
• 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Annual leave purchase options
• Additional holiday after 2 years
• Company-funded medical cash plan
• Enhanced sick pay and family leave
• Pension salary sacrifice
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Blue Light discounts platform
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Influence through Staff Consultation Forum
• Cycle to Work and Tech schemes

Full details are available in the ‘documents’ section. If you’re eager to develop your career and make a difference, click ‘apply now’ to visit our application site. We may interview suitable candidates as they apply, so the role could close early.

Additional Information:

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. The first interview will be a Safe Care/Warner style interview; successful candidates will then attend a formal interview. An enhanced DBS check, funded by Break, is required. We will verify employment history to meet OFSTED requirements. We accommodate reasonable adjustments during the application and at work. All prospective employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK, with further details to follow if invited to interview.