Children's Residential Support Worker (Relief)

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

Job summary

A leading children’s support organization is seeking a Relief Support Worker in Chevington, Suffolk. This role focuses on working closely with young people in care, supporting them through trauma, and fostering trust. The ideal candidate will possess strong emotional intelligence and teamwork skills, as well as a driving license. Benefits include free qualifications and access to counseling services. This position requires a hands-on approach to assist children in their development and healing process. This role is crucial for those wishing to impact children's lives positively.

Benefits

Free career-enhancing qualifications

Benefits platform for discounts

Free counseling service

Influence strategy through Staff Forum

Free flu jabs

Qualifications

• Full and valid driving licence required.
• Ability to support young people with trauma.
• Understanding of care dynamics in children's homes.

Responsibilities

• Work hands-on with young people in residential care.
• Build relationships and trust with children.
• Support young people in overcoming trauma.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Team collaboration

Patience

Job description

Relief Support Worker

Salary – £12.25 - £12.45 per hour

Hours – as and when required

Location – Chevington, Suffolk

About Break

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 work across East Anglia with children and young people on the edge of care, in care and leaving care. Whether you’re interested in working in our residential homes and short breaks for children with disabilities, our pioneering Staying Close Staying Connected project or vital essentials like our family assessment centre and wraparound care offer, one thing is universal: you’ll be joining a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who want the very best for the young people they care for.

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 Relief 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 person living at the home. You’ll be 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’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.

Due to current staffing requirements, applicants must have a full and valid driving licence.

Benefits

• Free, career‑enhancing qualifications
• A benefits platform enabling you to access discounts across a range of shops, venues and services.
• A free counselling service to all our employees.
• The opportunity to influence Break’s strategy and direction through the Staff Consultation Forum.
• Free flu jabs.

Full details of the role, including a job description and person specification can be found within the ‘documents’ section at the bottom of this page.

To apply use the ‘apply now’ button at the bottom of this page to be taken to our application site.

Interview process

We aim to interview suitable candidates as soon as possible after receiving their application. This means the role may close at short notice and without prior warning.

The first interview will be a Safe Care/ Warner style interview. If successful after the first interview, candidates will then be expected to attend a formal interview.

Immigration and Equality

To comply with the Immigration Asylum & Nationality Act 2006 and additional amendments, and UK Visa's and Immigration (UKVI) requirements, all prospective employees will be asked to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK. We will ask to see and take a copy of an appropriate official document as set out in the UKVI guidelines. Do not send anything now, further information will be sent to you should you be invited to interview.

We are committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

For more information on this job opportunity, please initially email or call the HR Team via the contact details found on our website.

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

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