Children's Residential Support Worker (Relief)

TN United Kingdom; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Children's Residential Support Worker to join their dedicated team in Bury St Edmunds. This role involves hands-on support for young individuals facing challenges due to past trauma, fostering a nurturing environment where they can thrive. You'll be a vital part of a tight-knit team, providing guidance and encouragement while helping young people develop their identities. With a commitment to staff development, the organization offers fully funded qualifications and various benefits to enhance your career. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Free qualifications

Referral scheme

Medical cash plan

Discount platform access

Wellbeing initiatives

Staff Consultation Forum access

Qualifications

• Ability to manage challenging situations with patience and resilience.
• Strong team player with a focus on supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in overcoming trauma and building trust.
• Work closely with a team to provide care and guidance.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

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Children's Residential Support Worker (Relief), Bury St Edmunds

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Client:

Break Charity

Location:

Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Relief Support Worker

• Salary: £12.25 - £12.45 per hour, depending on qualifications

(regular sleep in duties required, paid at an additional £64.95 per night)

• Hours: As and when required (evenings and weekend)
• Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

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.

In your role, you’ll have access to the following benefits:

• Free, career-enhancing qualifications

• 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)

• Company funded medical cash plan

• 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

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.