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Support Worker (Waking Nights)

Nobody chooses the family or circumstances they are born into. The charity firmly believes that with the right care, there is no limit to what can be achieved.

We have an opportunity for a Support Worker (Waking Nights) so if you’re looking for a varied role which incorporates community and residential services then this is the role for you.

Position: Support Worker

Location: Long Stratton, Norfolk

Job type: Permanent

Hours: 38 hours per week

Salary: The current full time salary for this position is £20,321 to £20,933 per annum, depending on qualifications (maximum full time job rate potential is £21,746 per annum which is performance related).

Closing Date: 31st July 2022

Interview Date: Interviews for suitable candidates will be taking place on a rolling basis. 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.

The charity work across East Anglia with children and young people on the edge of care, in care and leaving care. Whether you’re interested in working in one of the residential homes and short breaks for children with disabilities, the pioneering Staying Close Staying Connected project or vital essentials like the family assessment centre and wraparound care offer, one thing is universal: you’ll be joining a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who want the very best for the young people they care for.

Why here?

The organisation invests in the future of staff just as it does for the young people in the services, striving 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 this vital work.

About the Role

This is a great opportunity to start and/or grow your career in social care where you will get lots of training and support. Waking Night Support Workers will generally work 10 hour shifts as part of a rolling rota. You will be ensuring the safety and security of the home and young people. If needed, assisting the children and young people with personal care at any time. You will also be required to support with general record keeping and cleanliness/upkeep of the home.

You’ll need to be an excellent team member, warm, caring, calm and resilient enough to cope with the complex emotional and behavioural needs of young people in the service.

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 £250 paid to you one month after your start date and a second £250 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’s strategy and direction through the Staff Consultation Forum.
• Life assurance to the value of 3x your annual salary.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Free flu jabs.

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