Children's Residential Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Norwich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in Norwich is looking for a Children's Residential Support Worker to provide essential support to young people in a residential setting. The role involves building trusting relationships, offering guidance, and helping young individuals thrive despite past traumas. You will be part of a dedicated team, receiving full training and support, including funding for NVQ qualifications. The position offers competitive pay and numerous benefits, including annual leave and a 'golden hello' for new staff.

Benefits

Free career-enhancing qualifications

£500 golden hello

31 days annual leave

Company funded medical cash plan

Enhanced sick pay

Life assurance

Access to discounts via Blue Light benefits

Qualifications

• Must complete NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare.
• Full, valid manual driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in overcoming trauma and developing identity.
• Work closely with a team to build trust and relationships.

Skills

Team Player

Problem Solver

Emotional Intelligence

Resilience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

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Break Charity

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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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)

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.

About the Role:

As a Break Support Worker you’ll be working hands-on day in day out with the young people living in the children’s home.

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.

You’ll work with a tight-knit team of colleagues 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 again, along 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.

You’ll 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.

The basic annual salary range for this role is £24,206 - £24,601. If your application is successful, your job offer will be based on these amounts.

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) (Subject to conditions)

• 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

• 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

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

People are our biggest asset. 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. 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 that candidates may need during the application or recruitment process. If there are adjustments you would like to request, please contact . 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.