Children’s Residential Support Worker (Disabilities)
Break Charity
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Break Charity is seeking a Children’s Residential Support Worker (Disabilities) in Long Stratton. The role offers a salary of £29,071 to £29,482 per annum, plus 5 sleep-ins per month paid at £64.95.
It is a full-time, on-site position with a 38-hour week and a rolling 4-week rota, requiring a full manual driving licence. You will work with young people with disabilities to build confidence, independence and communication.
Qualifications
- Must have Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (within 24 months funded by Break).
- Willingness to complete Level 3 Diploma within 24 months.
Responsibilities
- Provide care, encourage independence, and support communication for young people with disabilities.
- Organise outings and activities and help develop new skills.
- Assist with wheelchairs/hoists as needed.
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Children’s Residential Support Worker (Disabilities)
Salary: £29,071 to £29,482 per annum, depending on qualifications (including 5 sleep-ins per month paid at £64.95 per night).
Hours: Full time (38 hours per week) this role will involve a 4 week rolling rota and sleep in’s
About the role:
We are looking for caring and dedicated residential childcare professionals who are passionate about supporting young people with disabilities.
The role focuses on providing care, encouragement and guidance to help young people build confidence, develop independence and express their individuality.
Responsibilities include organising and participating in outings and activities, as well as developing new skills and approaches to help young people communicate effectively and overcome communication barriers.
You will encourage new experiences and support young people to develop their own identity, confidence, and independence, along with the help and guidance of your colleagues and Break’s therapeutic services.
This role may occasionally involve a physical element helping young people in and out of wheelchairs and using hoists.
Every milestone in our disability services is celebrated and treasured. We can’t promise every day will be easy, but we can promise the sense of pride you’ll feel for the young people you support and care for.
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, valid, manual driving licence. You will be required to work shifts based on a 4 week rolling rota, consisting of a mix of 7am- 2.30pm/2pm- 930pm and a minimum of 2 sleep in’s a month.
The basic annual salary range for this role is £25,174 - £25,585. 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.
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 contactrecruitment@break-charity.org. 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.
This job is also known as: Support Worker, Youth Worker, Care Worker, Children Support Worker, Children
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Children’s Residential Support Worker (Disabilities)
Company: Break Charity Salary: £25,174 to £25,585 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Long Stratton Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 6 Nov 2026 Closing date: 6 Dec 2026
Children’s Residential Support Worker (Disabilities)
Salary: £29,071 to £29,482 per annum, depending on qualifications (including 5 sleep-ins per month paid at £64.95 per night).
Hours: Full time (38 hours per week) this role will involve a 4 week rolling rota and sleep in’s
Location: Long Stratton, Norfolk
About the role:
We are looking for caring and dedicated residential childcare professionals who are passionate about supporting young people with disabilities.
The role focuses on providing care, encouragement and guidance to help young people build confidence, develop independence and express their individuality.
Responsibilities include organising and participating in outings and activities, as well as developing new skills and approaches to help young people communicate effectively and overcome communication barriers.
You will encourage new experiences and support young people to develop their own identity, confidence, and independence, along with the help and guidance of your colleagues and Break’s therapeutic services.
This role may occasionally involve a physical element helping young people in and out of wheelchairs and using hoists.
Every milestone in our disability services is celebrated and treasured. We can’t promise every day will be easy, but we can promise the sense of pride you’ll feel for the young people you support and care for.
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, valid, manual driving licence. You will be required to work shifts based on a 4 week rolling rota, consisting of a mix of 7am- 2.30pm/2pm- 930pm and a minimum of 2 sleep in’s a month.
The basic annual salary range for this role is £25,174 - £25,585. 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
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. 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 contactrecruitment@break-charity.org. 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.
This job is also known as: Support Worker, Youth Worker, Care Worker, Children Support Worker, Children
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