Support Worker
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Salary: £24,206to£24,601per annum, depending on qualifications
Maximum full time job rate potential is£25,392per annum, performance related
Hours: Full time (38 hours per week) Shifts will vary but may include - 7am until 10am Monday to Friday, 7am until 3pm Monday to Sunday, 2.30pm until 11pm Monday to Sunday)
Location: Kings Lynn, Norfolk
We also have part time roles available, see our website for details
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 youre just starting your career in childrens social care or are already qualified, youll be supported, recognised and rewarded for your essential part in our vital work.
About the role:
As a Break support worker youll be working hands-on day in day out with the young people living in the childrens home.
The first twelve months of your time at Break will see you build relationships with the young people we care for and support in our homes. Day to day you may find yourself planning and taking part in trips and activities and learning new skills to help young people overcome communication difficulties.
Every milestone in our disability services is celebrated and treasured. We cant promise every day will be easy, but we can promise the sense of pride youll feel for the young people you support and care for.
Youll need to be an excellent team player who is warm, caring, calm and resilient enough to cope with the complex emotional and behavioural needs of the young people we support.
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. You will be required to work shifts.
In your role, youll 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)
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 Breaks 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 persons 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. 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 us via our website.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 our website.
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