Children's Residential Support Worker (Relief)

Break; Norwich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading children's support charity in Norwich is seeking a Relief Support Worker to provide hands-on support to young people in a residential setting. The ideal candidate will possess emotional intelligence and resilience, building trusting relationships while helping young individuals overcome past traumas. The role offers opportunities for career development through fully funded qualifications and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Free career-enhancing qualifications

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company funded medical cash plan

Discounts on various services through Blue Light benefits platform

Access to wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Must have a full, valid, manual driving licence.
• Completing NVQ Level 3 funded by Break.
• Ability to manage challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Work with young people in a children's home.
• Build trust and relationships with residents.
• Support young people in overcoming trauma.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Problem-solving

Team player

Experience with trauma support

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Overview

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: Norwich, Norfolk

About 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.

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)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 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
• And more

Additional Information

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.

How to Apply and Requirements

• 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 [e-mail]. 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 email the Recruitment Team via [e-mail]

This job is also known as: Support Worker, Youth Worker, Care Worker, Children Support Worker, Children

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