As a Waking Nights Support Worker in Break's mobile team, you'll have the opportunity to work across the range of Break's services. You'll be hands on, working with the young people throughout the night, helping them rest ready for the day ahead. The role includes a range of duties including preparing the home for the following day. If you're looking for a varied role which incorporates community and residential services then this is the role for you. Two days are never the same in this role as you work across Norfolk and Suffolk to provide consistent care for service users.
You'll work with young people between the ages of 5 and 25 providing extra support and shift cover in Break's residential services for young people and those with disabilities, in our Staying Close, Staying Connected service - a pioneering leaving care offer, and at our disability short break centre.
You'll bring a positive and can-do attitude to the role, have the ability to adapt to a varied workload and be able to build up strong relationships with a range of professionals and children across Break's services.
Salary - The starting salary will be £24,206 to £24,601 per annum, depending on qualifications (maximum full time job rate potential is £25,392 per annum which is performance related). Hours - 38 hours per week. Location - Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire
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 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.
* A "golden hello" scheme welcoming you to our services, with £500 paid to you 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 Program (EAP)
* Company funded medical cash plan
* Enhanced sick pay and family friendly leave
* Pension salary sacrifice
* Life assurance to the value of 3x your annual salary
* 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
* Cycle to Work and Tech scheme
* And more
Full details of the role, including a job description and person specification can be found within the 'documents' section.
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