Children's Mobile Support Worker

As a Residential Support Worker in Break's mobile team you'll have the opportunity to work across the range of Break's services. If you're looking for a varied role which incorporates community and residential services then this is the role for you. Two days are never the same in this role as you work across Norfolk to provide consistent care for service users. You'll work with young people between the ages of 5 and 25 providing extra support and shift cover in Break's residential services for young people and those with disabilities, in our Staying Close, Staying Connected service - a pioneering leaving care offer, and at our disability short break centre.

You'll bring a positive and can-do attitude to the role, have the ability to adapt to a varied workload and be able to build up strong relationships with a range of professionals and children across Break's services. To succeed in this role, you'll be adaptable and resilient, with the ability to remain calm and consistent in challenging situations. Above all, you'll be passionate about helping young people overcome adversity, build positive relationships and work towards brighter futures. 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, UK driving licence for this position.

Salary: £29,071 - £29,482 per annum, depending on qualifications (including 5 sleep-ins per month paid at £64.95 per night) plus paid mileage Hours: Full-time (38 hours per week) You will be required to work shifts., The basic annual salary range for this role is £25,174 - £25,585 per annum. If your application is successful, your job offer will be based on these amounts. 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. 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)
• 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 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.