Children’s Support Worker (Disabilities services)

Role Overview

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 well‑being and independence, and help create a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Work as a team player who is warm, compassionate, calm, and resilient, supporting young people with complex emotional, behavioural, and additional needs. Use empathy, patience, and commitment to make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of young people with disabilities, enabling them to achieve their potential and thrive.

Qualifications

• Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare, completed within 24 months of Support Work (fully funded by Break).

Annual salary range: £25,174 – £25,585.

Benefits

• Free, career‑enhancing qualifications
• Golden hello scheme: £500 paid one month after start date and £500 at the six‑month mark (not available to candidates referred by recruitment agencies, subject to conditions)
• Referral scheme: same two payments if you recommend a contact who is 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 into service
• 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 3× your annual salary
• Access to the Blue Light benefits platform, with membership fee reimbursed
• Access to multiple wellbeing initiatives
• Opportunity to influence Break’s strategy and direction through the Staff Consultation Forum
• Cycle to Work and Tech scheme

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