Support Worker Waking Nights

Job Description

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 youre looking for a varied role which incorporates community and residential services then this is the role for you.Position: Support WorkerLocation: Long Stratton, NorfolkJob type: PermanentHours: 38 hours per weekSalary: 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 2022Interview 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 afterthe 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 youre interested in working in one of the residential homes and short breaks for children with disabilities, the pioneering StayingClose Staying Connected project or vital essentials like the family assessment centre and wraparound care offer, one thing is universal: youll be joining a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who want the very best for the young people they carefor.Why hereThe 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 youre just starting your career in childrens social care or are already qualified, youllbe supported, recognised and rewarded for your essential part in this vital work.About the RoleThis 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 securityof 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.Youll 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, youll 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 Breaks strategy and direction through the Staff Consultation Forum.
• Life assurance to the value of 3x your annual salary.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Free flu jabs.

The charity operates services for vulnerable children and families and needs to ensure that steps are taken to protect both them and the staff teams from the transmission of the Covid 19 virus. It is therefore a requirement for all staff unless they provideevidence of an appropriate medical exemption to be able to meet at least two of the following three requirements 1) Maintain a full vaccination status (including any recommend booster injections) 2) Undertake LFT / PCR or other approved Covid tests as required3) Wear PPE including e.g. face masks when requested.To comply with the Immigration Asylum & Nationality Act 2006 and additional amendments, and UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requirements, all prospective employees will be asked to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK. You will be asked to seeand 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. Your current immigration status will not be taken into account when assessing your application against the selection criteria for the post. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.You may have experience in roles such as Support Worker, Care Worker, Childrens Home, Childrens Support Worker, Childrens Care Worker, Youth Worker, Family Support Worker, Childrens Residential Support Worker, Residential Youth Support Worker (ChildrensHomes), Residential Care Worker, Residential Support Worker, Childrens Residential Senior Support Worker, Residential Youth Support Worker, Residential Youth Support Worker.

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Support WorkerCare WorkerChildrens Support WorkerChildrens HomeChildrens Care Worker