Relief Support Worker
Salary – £12.25 - £12.45 per hour
Hours – as and when required
Location – Chevington, Suffolk
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.
You will need to successfully complete a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within the first 24 months of support work. This will be fully funded by Break and you will be supported by our training team
Due to current staffing requirements, applicants must have a full and valid driving licence.
In your role, you’ll have access to the following 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 date: 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.
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.