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Break Charity; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free qualifications

Medical cash plan

Blue Light discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

Staff Consultation Forum

Job summary

Break Charity is seeking a Children’s Residential Support Worker (Relief) in Lowestoft to work with young people in a dedicated home. You will provide day-to-day care, build trusting relationships and support traumatised youth in a collaborative team.

A Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare is funded and must be completed within 24 months, and a full manual driving licence is required. The role offers hourly pay (£12.74–£12.95) with additional sleep-in pay (£64.95 per night) and is on-site

Qualifications

• Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare is required to be completed within 24 months, funded by Break.
• Full, valid manual driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care and support to young people in the home.
• Build trust and positive relationships with residents and staff.
• Support traumatised youths and encourage new experiences.
• Remain patient and collaborative within a team while handling challenging situations.

Skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Emotional intelligence

Driving skills

Education

Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Children's Residential Support Worker (Relief)

Salary: £12.74 - £12.95 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)

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 a Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare within 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)
• 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

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 [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 initially 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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Company: Break Charity Salary: £12.74 to £12.95 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: Lowestoft Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 4 Sept 2026 Closing date: 4 Oct 2026

Summary

The Vacancy

Relief Support Worker

Salary: £12.74 - £12.95 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: Lowestoft, Suffolk

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