Job Description

Senior Support Worker Salary: \xc2\xa324,978 \xe2\x80\x93 \xc2\xa325,910 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications Location: King\xe2\x80\x99s Lynn, Norfolk Contract: Permanent Hours: 38 hours per week \xe2\x80\x93 please note, we operate a 24/7 service therefore the candidate will be required to undertake some sleep-in duties. You will be required to work alternate weekends. About us: 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\xe2\x80\x99re 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 family assessment centre and wraparound care offer, one thing is universal: you\xe2\x80\x99ll be joining a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who want the very best for the young people they care for. 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\xe2\x80\x99re just starting your career in children\xe2\x80\x99s social care or are already qualified, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be supported, recognised and rewarded for your essential part in our vital work. About the role: The main purpose of the role is to assist the management team to support, direct and utilise staff and resources on-shift in order to ensure that the home achieves its strategic aims. This role plays a key part in maintaining relationships not only with the child or young person but also; parents or other family members, social workers, school staff and other relevant professionals. The home strives to ensure that the highest quality of care is provided for our children and young people. This means our staff are essential in ensuring their wellbeing needs are fully met, they feel safe and secure with us but also included in some of the decision making within the home.
What can we offer? We are proud of the fact that we are a supportive employer who rewards you for your hard work and involvement in our life-changing charity. There are multiple benefits of this role, such as:

• Free, career-enhancing qualifications
• A \xe2\x80\x9cgolden hello\xe2\x80\x9d scheme welcoming you to our services, with \xc2\xa3500 paid to you one month after your start date and a second \xc2\xa3500 at the six month mark.
• 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.
• 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\xe2\x80\x99s strategy and direction through the Staff Consultation Forum.
• Life assurance to the value of 3x your annual salary.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Free flu jabs.

Full details regarding the role can be found under the documents sections at the bottom of the advert. Closing Date: 16.12.2023 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy, without prior warning, as and when suitable candidates apply and are interviewed) 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. For more information on this job opportunity, please contact the Human Resources Team via our website. 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. For more information on this job opportunity, please initially email or call the HR Team via the contact details found on our website. This job is also known as: Support Worker, Youth Worker, Care Worker, Children Support Worker, Children BH2604

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.