Children's Residential Support Worker

Break; March; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Break, a charity dedicated to supporting young people in care, is seeking a Children's Residential Support Worker. In this full-time role based in March, you will provide day-to-day assistance, ensuring safety and well-being, while fostering trusting relationships and a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of Safeguarding practices.
• Experience working with young people in care or vulnerable groups preferred.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support and ensure the safety and well-being of young people.
• Help manage daily activities and build trusting relationships.
• Maintain a safe and nurturing environment.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Empathy

Patience

Conflict Management

Education

Relevant qualifications in social work, care, or related fields

Tools

Technical Support

Job description

Company Description

Break is a charity that walks alongside young people in care, around care, or after leaving care. Our services include fostering, children’s homes, mentoring, therapeutic support, and leaving care support across East Anglia. We are committed to offering lifelong relationships that build confidence, create connections, and open doors to new opportunities. Our approach is personal, real, reliable, and relentless in our belief that all young people deserve to thrive, regardless of their start in life.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Children’s Residential Support Worker located in March. The Children’s Residential Support Worker will be responsible for providing day-to-day support, ensuring the safety and well-being of young people, and helping manage their daily activities. The role involves working closely with the young people to build trusting relationships, providing emotional and practical support, and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Support Workers experience and knowledge of Safeguarding practices
• Strong Interpersonal Skills and effective Communication abilities
• Technical Support proficiency
• Empathy, patience, and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Experience working with young people in care or vulnerable groups is a plus
• Relevant qualifications in social work, care, or related fields
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and development programs