Children's Support Worker (Disabilities services)

As a Break Support Worker, you will work directly with the young people staying at the centre, providing day-to-day support, guidance, and encouragement. You will build positive relationships, promote their wellbeing and independence, and help create a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they can thrive.

You will need to be an excellent team player who is warm, compassionate, calm, and resilient, with the ability to support young people with complex emotional, behavioural, and additional needs. Through your empathy, patience, and commitment, you will help make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of young people with disabilities, enabling them to achieve their potential and thrive. You will need to successfully complete a Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare within 24 months of Support Work. This will be fully funded by Break and you will be supported by our training team.

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.

The basic annual salary range for this role is £25,174 - £25,585. 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)
• 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.