Please note, the role will require an element of travel to other Break locations across Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire
 
Break delivers a wide range of outstanding services providing exceptional outcomes for vulnerable children, young people and their families, and is looking to develop and diversify those services to increase our support and geographical spread while always striving for continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding and vibrant voluntary organisation with services located in Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire and make a positive impact on young lives as a member of our Senior Leadership Team.

You will be passionate about changing young lives and experienced in managing teams and staff to ensure they are able to provide the best support for our beneficiaries. The Operations Manager (Children and Families) will be leading, managing and supporting the management teams of our diverse services, which include children’s homes, fostering, short break services for children with disabilities, family assessment services and our therapeutic provision. You will work across Break working to ensure that our services work collaboratively whilst ensuring regulatory compliance.

We aspire to excellence and employ experienced, resilient, skilful and creative senior managers to inspire our service delivery and provide support to our teams.

You will have a background in delivering services to children and young people either with a social work qualification or a relevant professional qualification. We welcome those experienced in delivering excellent residential child care.

If you would like to discuss the post please contact Rachel Cowdry on 01603 670100 or email on Rachel.cowdry@break-charity.org.

Closing Date: 23rd July 2020

Interview dates: 31st July for Safe Care/Warner Interviews /  3rd August for Formal Panel   

Full details here

​About us
Break has been delivering care to children, young people and their families for over 50 years. We have a wide range of services (majority of which are Ofsted regulated) spanning Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Suffolk and have a growth agenda across the region for the next 3-5 years.

About you
We are seeking an experienced, dynamic senior manager who has the drive and commitment to lead our care services and support our improving for excellence agenda.

You will be a qualified social worker with experience of leading multiple teams or work streams, with a commitment to driving forward a range of improvement agendas across all services.

You will have a track record of developing talent, effectively leading and building teams. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will be confident building and maintaining relationships, both internally and externally and will have a relentless focus on positive outcomes, creating new and better means to achieve service success.

We're looking for a proactive can-do individual who can hit the ground running, demonstrating positive impact through engagement and outstanding outcomes. We would welcome candidates with experience of a wide spectrum of children, young people and family services, including residential child care.

If you feel you have the skills, experience and drive to join this dynamic and successful charity we would like to hear from you as soon as possible. 

In return, we will offer you a supportive work environment with a fantastic team, and a smarter working approach to nurture your career with us.

We need you to help us “change young lives”
Closing date: 16th July 2020
Interview dates: Warner/Safe Care on 28th July/ Formal on 29th July

Contact Rachel Cowdry for an informal discussion on 07834 130443 or email rachel.cowdry@break-charity.org

Full details here

​We currently have an amazing opportunity available for a Fostering Supervising Social Worker to join our Therapeutic Fostering Service.
 
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a caring and calm approach to help support and supervise the Foster Carers within our Fostering Team. This is a unique opportunity to join our established not for profit Fostering Service which provides therapeutic placements for young people as well as parent and child placements.
 
All candidates should hold a valid driving licence and have regular access to a vehicle for work purposes.
 
Qualifications
The ideal candidate should be a HCPC registered social worker.
 
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and supportive employer and recognise that working in care, although incredibly rewarding, is not without its challenges. Therefore, we want you to feel appreciated for the life changing work you are doing.
 
You will receive comprehensive training, company pension scheme, have excellent career progression opportunities, and be working in a warm and welcoming work environment – amongst many other things.
 
Essential Information
Salary: The current full time salary scale for this position is £17,838 to £18,730 per annum, depending on qualifications (maximum job rate potential is £19,622 per annum which is performance related).

At appointment: The actual salary based on 22 hours per week will be, £17,838 to £18,730 per annum, depending on qualifications.
 
Hours: 22 hours per week
 
Closing Date: Sunday 28th June 2020

Interviews: The interviews have been scheduled to take place on 14th July 2020.  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 second formal interview. We anticipate that each interview should last a maximum of 60 minutes.
 
Please note: Due to the current Pandemic, all recent interviews have been carried out virtually. Once the shortlisting process has been completed, we will contact all successful candidates to update them on the interview process.

To comply with the Immigration Asylum & Nationality Act 2006 and additional amendments, and UK Border Agency (UKBA) requirements, all prospective employees will be asked to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK. We will ask to see and take a copy of an appropriate official document as set out in the UKBA 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.
 
For more information on this job opportunity, please initially email or call the HR Team via the contact details found on our website.

Full details and application documents here

How we are working through this pandemic.

We would like to thank all of you who have supported Break in the past and who are interested in how we are responding to the current crisis caused by Covid-19.

We would like to reassure you that we are prioritising supporting all the young people that are in our care. We are reconfiguring our practices so that we can do this as safely as we can whilst still meeting the needs of each young person.  Naturally, there are many challenges to this but our staff have been amazing and are coming up with constant ideas and adaptations to our practice.

Unfortunately, alongside this incredible response, we are faced with a vast reduction in our income due to having to close our charity shops and cancel our fundraising events which may have an impact on our future viability.  Although we are confident that, over time, we will be able to overcome this, we would really appreciate any help you can provide - whether it is a donation or volunteering.  Please donate here and know that every penny will go to supporting a very vulnerable young person at this extremely challenging time in their development.

Source:
http://break-charity.org

“Break Charity is an energetic organisation, expanding their innovative, leaving care service across Norfolk. Are you creative, flexible, motivational and do you want to inspire a team to achieve and change the lives of Care Leavers? If YES, we want to see an application from you!”
 
We are seeking a Deputy Manager to join the team. We are looking for someone who has experience of supporting young people, either from a leaving care perspective or a housing related support service.  The successful applicant will contribute towards supporting the development of our Leaving Care project - Staying Close, Staying Connected. The successful candidate will support the Service Manager to deliver an effective and efficient service which improve the outcomes for young people leaving care across Norfolk.  Your office base will be in Norwich or Kings Lynn, Norfolk.  Your supporting statement should closely reflect the requirements stipulated in the Person Specification.

You will be enthusiastic, creative and motivated with a professional, caring and calm approach. You will be able to demonstrate commitment, flexibility and imagination. Have experience of working in an emotionally intelligent way, be resilient and have the maturity to offer a balanced perspective.

At Break, we are committed to opening the door to brighter tomorrows for Looked after Children. We are passionate about providing the highest level of care to our Young People. At the heart of what we do is the ethos that children and young people feel safe, protected, and loved.

Qualifications
Candidates must have a relevant Qualifications (eg DipSW. CQSW, CSS or other appropriate childcare and/or Housing qualification), a Management qualification would be desirable

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and supportive employer and recognise that working in care, although incredibly rewarding, is not without its challenges. Therefore, we want you to feel appreciated for the life changing work you are doing.

You will receive comprehensive training, have excellent career progression opportunities and be working in a warm and welcoming work environment – amongst many other things.
 
Essential Information

• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Salary: The current full time salary scale for this position is £25,047 to £27,078 per annum, depending on qualifications (maximum job rate potential is £29,110 which is performance related). 
• At appointment:  The actual salary will be £25,047 per annum.

Closing date: 27th April 2020
 
Interviews: The interviews have been scheduled to take place on 5th May 2020 (Safe Care/Warner Interview) and on 6th May 2020 (Professional Interview), the interviews will take place in via Zoom. You will also be expected to participate in a Young Person’s Panel Interview which has been scheduled to take place as part of the Zoom Interview process on 6th May 2020.
 
To comply with the Immigration Asylum & Nationality Act 2006 and additional amendments, and UK Border Agency (UKBA) requirements, all prospective employees will be asked to supply evidence of eligibility to work in

If you have any questions relating to this role, please contact Claire Owen, Service Manager on 07467 490213.

Full details

Location: Various locations across Norfolk, Peterborough & Cambridgeshire
Salary: £24,307 pa, depending on qualifications.
Contract Type: 12 Month, Fixed Term Contract / Full Time
Closing Date: Thursday 30 April 2020
 (Job Reference Number: SCSC3391)

We currently have some amazing opportunities open for two enthusiastic and motivated individual’s to join us as Staying Connected Coordinator’s within our Staying Connected Team. These brand new, 12 month, fixed term roles have been created to support our expanding team.
 
The positions will cover the Norfolk, Peterborough and Cambridgeshire areas. We anticipate that each role will be allocated their own individual geographical areas to cover, in line with the needs of the service.
 
As a Staying Connected Coordinator, you will provide help; emotionally and practically to support young people who are transitioning from care into independence within their local community. This role will also involve, facilitating and coordinating a strengths based, young person led meeting to improve the support network around young people being supported by the Staying Close Team.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, creative and motivated with a professional, caring and calm approach. You will need to be able to demonstrate commitment, flexibility and imagination. You will also need to be creative in problem solving and be able to work well using your own initiative and within a team.
 
If you are interested in enriching the lives of the people we support, especially those who are living within the Norfolk, Peterborough and Cambridgeshire areas, please take a look at the Essential Job Information and apply.
 
The ability to work flexibly is essential as the role may include an element of evening and weekend work. Candidates should also hold a full valid driving licence and have regular access to a vehicle for work purposes.
 
Qualifications
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and supportive employer and recognise that working in care, although incredibly rewarding, is not without its challenges. Therefore, we want you to feel appreciated for the life changing work you are doing.

You will receive comprehensive training, company pension scheme, have excellent career progression opportunities, and be working in a warm and welcoming work environment – amongst many other things.

Essential Information
Salary: The current full time salary scale for this position is £24,307 per annum, depending on qualifications.
Hours: 38 hours per week
Closing Date: Thursday 30th April 2020
 
To comply with the Immigration Asylum & Nationality Act 2006 and additional amendments, and UK Border Agency (UKBA) requirements, all prospective employees will be asked to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK. We will ask to see and take a copy of an appropriate official document as set out in the UKBA 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.
 
For more information on this job opportunity, please initially email or call the HR Team via the contact details found on our website.

Source:
https://break-charity.current-vacancies.com/

Could you help steer and govern a prominent, dynamic East Anglian charity to new heights?

Are you committed to improving young lives?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our organisation as a Trustee (voluntary position).

On this occasion to balance the skills mix within the board applications are specifically invited from individuals with professional or academic experience of the delivery of Children’s Social Care.

Break offers a wide range of services for vulnerable children, young people and their families and we are looking to further develop and diversify to increase the depth of our support and geographical spread.

We are a learning organisation striving for constant improvement and require passionate, dedicated and enterprising individuals able to contribute fully to the Board functioning in an ever evolving sector.

Break is changing young lives across East Anglia by supporting children, young people and families in key areas and we continue to grow and diversify to meet changing needs.

Our Vision is to be the leading children’s care charity in East Anglia striving for the best outcomes for young people on the edge of care, in care and moving on from care.

We will do this by offering a pathway of connected specialist support services to ensure young people have the care they need, when and where they need it, for as long as they need it.

We will continue to innovate and develop always striving to be best.

Our national profile will grow, and our fundraising and retail will flourish as we become ever more skilled at evidencing the difference that we make to the lives of the young people we serve.

We have exceptional outcomes for children, young people and families who use our services.

Trustees – What we offer

• An opportunity to join an experienced and dedicated Trustee Board.
• The scope to work strategically alongside a professional and skilled Senior Management Team that lead an agile and highly qualified workforce.
• The confidence of joining a financially stable organization.

 
Break has 49 Charity shops, with a wide geographical spread, which are a vital source of non-statutory funding, together with outstanding fundraising operations.

Break employs around 470 staff and 900 volunteers, the majority of the latter in its shops. The staff are located primarily in Norfolk, with the main administrative offices in Norwich.  Break is Investors in People gold accredited and has featured in the Times Best Companies list.

Break has an exceptional training provision for internal and external customers that has a reputation for being interactive, innovative and of high quality and is leading the social pedagogy agenda within the region.

The Trustee candidate:

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate their ability to:

• Help steer a large and complex organisation through further development of its strategic direction.
• Understand the difference between governance and executive management roles.
• Think strategically and creatively.
• Set clear objectives and effectively performance manage.
• Be a role model and committed to the values of organisation. 
• Have a track record of motivating others to strive for excellence.

 
The successful applicant needs to be a highly influential, mentally agile individual, ideally with commercial experience and preferably with some knowledge of the commissioning or delivery of services within the Children’s Social Care sector.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

We would welcome applications from individuals who have personal experience of being a beneficiary of care services.
 
If you would like an informal chat with our Chair in the first instance, please email sally.butler@break-charity.org or contact us via the details found on our website.

Source:
https://break-charity.current-vacancies.com

Transition Worker - Cambridgeshire
Location: Cottenham and locations across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough
Salary: £20,500 - £21,525 p/a depending on experience and qualifications (maximum job rate potential is £22,550 which is performance related).
Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time
Closing Date: Sunday 12 January 2020

Be a part of something amazing. Join the Break team.
We currently have an exciting job opportunity open for a Transition Worker working across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough working with young people transitioning from care into independence in their local community.

Break provides caring support for vulnerable children for as long as they need it. Whatever a child’s start in life, Break believes that with the right care there is no limit to what they can achieve. They provide homes and support where young people can belong, begin to flourish, and embrace their future with confidence and hope.
 
Being a Transition Worker means you will support our young people leaving care and embarking on their journey of independence. You will work with them on an individualised plan, provide emotional and practical support, and remain a steady figure in their lives as they find their feet in the adult world.

You will need to be someone who is enthusiastic and creative, with a professional, caring, and calm approach. You will need to be committed and flexible, motivated and motivational, and be imaginative in your problem-solving. The role will require you to work both independently and as part of a team, so it is essential you can work well in both situations.

This is an extremely exciting role that offers you the incredible opportunity of being a significant and positive figure within multiple young people’s lives – you will be incredibly important in helping them feel settled and confident throughout the innately tricky shift to independence, and you will be instrumental in helping us to change young lives.

Essential Job Details

Hours: 38 hours per week

Salary: The salary scale for this position will be £20,500 - £21,525 per annum depending on work experience and qualifications (maximum job rate potential is £22,550 which is performance related). 

At appointment: The actual salary will be £20,500 per annum depending on work experience and qualifications. 

Close date: Sunday 12th January 2020

Interview date: Thursday 23rd January 2020

For more information please contact the HR Team in the first instance via the contact details on the Break Charity website

Source:
https://break-charity.current-vacancies.com/

​Richardson’s hope to make a difference to local charity.

Norfolk holiday company, Richardson’s, is hoping to make a difference to young vulnerable people and families across East Anglia with the announcement of its new charity partner, Break.

The holiday company, which owns Richardson’s Boating Holidays and Hemsby Beach Holiday Park and Richardson’s Family Entertainment Centre will over the next five years raise money for the charity as well as providing short breaks for young people throughout the year.

Greg Munford, Chief Executive of Richardson’s said: “We are delighted to be extending our partnership with Break and supporting the great work they do with children, young people and families.  Over the next five years we aim to raise as much money as possible for the charity, as well as providing children, who may ordinarily never be given the opportunity of a short break, the chance to enjoy the fun and relaxation of a holiday.”​

Photo: Greg Munford Chief Exec at Richardson's is joined by Break's Interim CEO, Rachel Cowdry.

Rachel Cowdry, Interim CEO at Break, said: “We are thrilled Richardson’s have chosen us as their charity partner and we look forward to working with them.  The support of organisations such as Richardson’s is vital to our work, not only in fundraising terms, but in providing vulnerable young people with unique opportunities that we would not be able to provide ourselves.”

Break has been changing young lives for over 50 years. The charity works tirelessly to support young people in care and moving on, children with disabilities, children at risk, and families who need support, finding a way through difficult times and opening the door to brighter tomorrows.

Source:
http://break-charity.org

We are currently recruiting for Foster Panel Members for the Break Fostering Service. The Panel Member will be part of a central list of people who we will call upon to attend Panel for the purpose of making recommendations about the approval of foster carers.

An understanding of the needs of looked after children is essential together with a good sense of the attributes and skills needed to provide children who are looked after with high quality nurturing care. Good practical judgement combined with the ability to read and analyse complex written reports is needed.

You will be making an important contribution to the fostering service as a Panel member and more generally to the work of the Break Children’s Charity whose purpose is to change children’s lives for the better.

Essential Information:
Salary: £77.00 per panel – approximately 4 panels are held every year.
Hours: As and when required
For more information regarding this position, please email the Fostering Operations Manager:  paul.corina@break-charity.org

Source: https://break-charity.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/