Support Worker Salary: £28,103 - £28,498 per annum, depending on qualifications (including 5 sleep-ins per month paid at £64.95 per night). Maximum full time job rate potential is £29,289 per annum, performance related (including 5 sleep-ins per month paid at £64.95 per night) Hours: Full time (38 hours per week) Location: King’s Lynn, Norfolk 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 We are seeking experienced residential childcare professionals to make a real, lasting impact. For some young people, the behaviours caused by the trauma they have experienced means they need additional support. Our children’s homes are more than just a place to stay—they are warm, welcoming environments where children and young people who for various reasons, cannot live with their own families can feel safe, cared for, and valued. About you As a Children’s support worker, no two days are the same and you will be instrumental in creating a nurturing and supportive environment where young people can thrive and achieve positive outcomes. You will encourage new experiences and support young people to develop their own identity, confidence, and independence along with the help and guidance of your colleagues and Break’s therapeutic services. 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. *Please note that you must have a full, valid, manual driving licence. The basic annual salary range for this role is £24,206 - £24,601. If your application is successful, your job offer will be based on these amounts. In your role, you’ll have access to the following benefits: • Free, career-enhancing qualifications • 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) • 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. If you would like to develop your career and make a real difference in a child or young person’s life, use the ‘apply now’ button to be taken to our application site. We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates as they apply. This means the role may close at short notice and without prior warning. Additional Information People are our biggest asset in our organisation. We recognise that the key to providing the highest quality of care is to ensure we have a diverse workforce using their life experiences to give the children and young people a well-rounded right start in life. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. 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. 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. We also offer reasonable adjustments in the workplace. To comply with the Immigration Asylum & Nationality Act 2006 and additional amendments, and 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. For more information on this job opportunity, please initially email the Recruitment Team via This job is also known as: Support Worker, Youth Worker, Care Worker, Children Support Worker, Children RD3051