Children's Residential Support Worker (Disability Service)

Break Charity; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive non-profit organization in King's Lynn is seeking a full-time Support Worker to work directly with young people in a children's home. The candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills, an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (fully funded), and a full driving licence. Responsibilities include building relationships, planning activities, and providing support. This role offers various benefits, including funded training and a 'golden hello' payment. Join us in making a difference in young people's lives.

Benefits

Free qualifications

£500 golden hello after start

31 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced sick pay

Qualifications

• Must complete NVQ Level 3 within 24 months of support work.
• Full, valid manual driving licence is a requirement.
• Capability to manage emotional and behavioral needs of young people.

Responsibilities

• Work hands-on with young people in the children's home.
• Plan and participate in trips and activities.
• Build relationships with the young people cared for.

Skills

Excellent team player

Calm and resilient

Ability to cope with complex emotional needs

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Tools

Manual driving licence

Job description

Vacancy

Support Worker

Hours: Full time (38 hours per week)

Location: King's Lynn, Norfolk

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.

The first twelve months of your time at Break will see you build relationships with the young people we care for and support in our homes. Day to day you may find yourself planning and taking part in trips and activities and learning new skills to help young people overcome communication difficulties.

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.

Qualifications and Requirements

You’ll need to be an excellent team player who is warm, caring, calm and resilient enough to cope with the complex emotional and behavioural needs of the young people we support.

You must successfully complete an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare before completing 24 months of support work; this will be fully funded by Break and supported by our training team.

You must have a full, valid, manual driving licence and will be required to work shifts.

Benefits

• Free, career‑enhancing qualifications
• A “golden hello” scheme: £500 paid 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 Programme (EAP)
• Company funded medical cash plan
• Enhanced sick pay and family‑friendly leave
• Pension salary sacrifice
• Life assurance to the value of 3× your annual salary
• Access to the Blue Light benefits platform enabling discounts across a range of shops, venues and services (membership fee 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

Additional Information

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates as they apply; the role may close at short notice and without prior warning.

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 and 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 us. 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.

For more information on this job opportunity, please initially email the Recruitment Team.

Job Code

MH2989

This job is also known as

Support Worker, Youth Worker, Care Worker, Children Support Worker, Children

About Break

Break is a forward‑thinking non‑profit organisation that's delivered unique support for young people across East Anglia for over fifty years. Co‑production with staff, young people and families is at the very heart of everything we do. Nobody chooses the family or circumstances they are born into. At Break we firmly believe that with the right care, there is no limit to what can be achieved.

We have a range of 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 highly skilled therapeutic team – and our lifelong offer means that even when young people leave our care, we will always be there for them.

We have low staff turnover and vacancy rates. All of our services are rated good or outstanding and deliver great outcomes for our young people. Our ambition is to grow and build even further – creating an environment where people can develop their talent and see the difference they make. You could be part of this.