Children'S Residential Support Worker (Disability Service)

Break Charity; England; In loco; GBP 29.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Golden hello

Referral bonus

31 days annual leave

EAP

Medical cash plan

Enhanced sick pay

Pension salary sacrifice

Life assurance

Blue Light discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

Cycle to Work

Staff Consultation

Descrizione del lavoro

Break Charity is recruiting a Support Worker in King’s Lynn, Norfolk to join our residential childcare services on a 12–18 month maternity cover. The role is full-time (38 hours per week) with shifts across 7am–11pm, supporting children and young people in a warm, therapeutic setting.

Applicants must hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (24 months) and a valid manual driving licence. Salary ranges from £29,071 to £29,482 per annum, with 5 sleep-ins monthly at £64.95 per night, plus

Competenze

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is required within 24 months.
• A full, valid manual driving licence is required.

Mansioni

• Support children and young people to create a nurturing and safe environment.
• Assist with daily activities and plan trips as part of therapy services.
• Work across a 7am–11pm shift pattern as part of a 38-hour week.

Formazione

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Full valid manual driving licence

Descrizione del lavoro

Support Worker

• 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) 12- 18 months Maternity cover – this would include a mix of shifts between 7am and11pm

• Location: King’s Lynn, Norfolk

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

We are seeking experienced residential childcare professional to make a real, lasting impact on a 12 – 18 month maternity cover contract within one of our disability services based in King’s Lynn.

For some young people, the behaviours caused by the trauma they have experienced means they need additional support. 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.

Our children’s homes are more than just a place to stay—they are warm, welcoming environments where children and young people who for various reasons, cannot live with their own families can feel safe, cared for, and valued.

About you

As a Children’s support worker, no two days are the same and you will be instrumental in creating a nurturing and supportive environment where young people can thrive and achieve positive outcomes.

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.

Day to day you may find yourself planning and taking part in trips and activities alongside learning new skills to help young people overcome communication difficulties.

This role may occasionally involve a physical element helping young people in and out of wheelchairs and using hoists.

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.

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.

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.