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: Lowestoft, Suffolk
About Break
At Break we invest in the future of our staff 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.
Role and Responsibilities
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.
Requirements
* Full, valid, manual driving licence
* Willingness to complete NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (funded by Break)
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 with discounts; membership fee 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 and 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 reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process. If needed, contact contactrecruitment@break-charity.org. Reasonable adjustments are available in the workplace as well.
* All prospective employees must provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK per UKVI guidelines. Further details provided if invited to interview.
* For more information on this job opportunity, email the Recruitment Team at contactrecruitment@break-charity.org
* This job is also known as: Support Worker, Youth Worker, Care Worker, Children Support Worker
* Reference: CH2867
We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates as they apply. The role may close at short notice without prior warning.
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