About Break
Nobody chooses the family or circumstances they are born into. At Break we firmly believe that with the right care, there is no limit to what can be achieved.
 
We work across East Anglia with children and young people on the edge of care, in care and leaving care. Whether you’re interested in working in our residential homes and short breaks for children with disabilities, our pioneering Staying Close Staying Connected project or vital essentials like our family assessment centre and wraparound care offer, one thing is universal: you’ll be joining a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who want the very best for the young people they care for. 

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.

About the Role
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.  The ideal candidate should be a HCPC registered social worker.

All candidates should hold a valid driving licence and have regular access to a vehicle for work purposes. The role will be expected to routinely attend the main office in Norwich on a regular basis whilst covering key locations in: Norwich, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.

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 be working in a warm and welcoming work environment – amongst many other things.

In your role, you’ll have access to the following benefits:

• 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 Break’s strategy and direction through the Staff Consultation Forum.
• Life assurance to the value of 3x your annual salary.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Free flu jabs.

 
Full details of the role, including a job description and person specification can be found on the website
  
Closing date:   Sunday, 26th June 2022
Interview:  Monday, 4th July 2022
 
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 formal interview.

To comply with the Immigration Asylum & Nationality Act 2006 and additional amendments, and UK Visa’s and Immigrations (UKVI) 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 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.

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

About Break
Nobody chooses the family or circumstances they are born into. At Break we firmly believe that with the right care, there is no limit to what can be achieved.

We work across East Anglia with children and young people on the edge of care, in care and leaving care. Whether you’re interested in working in our residential homes and short breaks for children with disabilities, our pioneering Staying Close Staying Connected project or vital essentials like our family assessment centre and wraparound care offer, one thing is universal: you’ll be joining a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who want the very best for the young people they care for. 

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.

About the Role
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.  The ideal candidate should be a HCPC registered social worker.

All candidates should hold a valid driving licence and have regular access to a vehicle for work purposes. The role will be expected to routinely attend the main office in Norwich on a regular basis whilst covering key locations in: Norwich, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.

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 be working in a warm and welcoming work environment – amongst many other things.

In your role, you’ll have access to the following benefits:

• 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 Break’s strategy and direction through the Staff Consultation Forum.
  
• Life assurance to the value of 3x your annual salary.
  
• Enhanced sick pay.
  
• Free flu jabs.

Full details of the role, including a job description and person specification can be found within the ‘documents’ section on the link below 

Closing date:   Sunday, 26th June 2022
Interview:  Monday, 4th July 2022
 
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 formal interview.

To comply with the Immigration Asylum & Nationality Act 2006 and additional amendments, and UK Visa’s and Immigrations (UKVI) 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 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.

For more information on this job opportunity, please initially email or call the HR Team via the contact details found on our website.

#SocialWorker #FamilySupportWorker #QualifiedSocialWorker 

Full details and application documents here
 

Salary - The current salary scale for this post is £20,808 - £21,848 per annum, depending on qualifications. (The maximum job rate potential is £22,888 which is performance related). 

Hours - 38 hours per week (we would welcome job share arrangements)

Location – mobile position covering Cambridgeshire/Peterborough

About Break:
Nobody chooses the family or circumstances they are born into. At Break we firmly believe that with the right care, there is no limit to what can be achieved.

We work across East Anglia with children and young people on the edge of care, in care and leaving care. Whether you’re interested in working in our residential homes and short breaks for children with disabilities, our pioneering Staying Close Staying Connected project or vital essentials like our family assessment centre and wraparound care offer, one thing is universal: you’ll be joining a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who want the very best for the young people they care for. 

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.

This role will work in our Staying Close Staying Connected project, Staying Close Staying Connected, one of eight pilot models for leaving care being funded by the Department of Education. For children in care, turning 18 can mean finding themselves on a cliff-edge of support. This service is truly leading the way nationally in terms of leaving care provision.
 
About the role:
As a Break Transition Worker, you’ll be working closely with young people who have recently left their children’s residential care home and are taking their first steps into independence.

Success in this role will very much hinge on the strong, trusting relationship you’ll build with the group of young people you’re working with.

You’ll make regular visits to their home and support them to increase their independent living skills. Whether that means teaching them one of your signature dishes (talk to Transition Worker Matt in Cambridgeshire for his Weetabix burger recipe), helping them to pay bills, applying for benefits or filling in a job application the role you will play in young people’s lives will be fundamental in supporting mental health, wellbeing and their future.

You will help them break down the barriers they might feel as a young person leaving care, and be the best possible version of themselves as they enter independence.

You’ll work flexibly and have a can do attitude, be able to adapt your working to suit the individuals or professionals you’re working with,  be calm under pressure and be resilient enough to cope with challenging emotions and behaviours.
 
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 £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 Break’s strategy and direction through the Staff Consultation Forum.
  
• Life assurance to the value of 3x your annual salary.
  
• Enhanced sick pay.
  
• Free flu jabs.

 

Closing date: 27/02/2022
 
Interview Date: We will interview suitable candidates as they apply, 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 after the first interview, candidates will then be expected to attend a formal interview.

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. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

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

Norfolk-based discount retailer QD Group, which has stores across the county, has donated £23,205.00 to Break, the East Anglian children’s care charity, who provide young people on the edge of care, in care and leaving care with a healthy childhood and the life-long support they need to enjoy a bright and successful future.

These funds have been raised since QD announced Break as its chosen charity partner last year. QD has donated all the proceeds from the 10p plastic carrier bag charge across its stores and garden centres and also customer donations in collection tubs on the tills.

Karl Ottolangui, operations director for the QD Group, said:

“We are delighted to make this first donation to Break, which is a great way to kick off our new charity partnership. Thank you to our customers who have helped us to raise this brilliant first amount of £23,205. We are all looking forward to really getting behind the charity this year to raise some more much-needed funds for a fantastic local cause.”

In addition to the carrier bag charge proceeds and customer donations, staff across the stores, head office and distribution centre are hoping to raise funds through events and outdoor challenges as the year progresses and COVID-19 restrictions ease. QD has also been confirmed as a sponsor for Break’s GoGoDiscover Trail, sponsoring a mighty two metre tall T.rex sculpture, which will be part of this summer’s family-friendly fundraising trail in Norwich for Break.

Peter Marron, corporate fundraising and project manager at Break, said: “We cannot thank QD enough for this amazing and generous donation. We are really looking forward to working alongside their staff and customers throughout the year with an array of additional fundraising activities as part of our charity of the year partnership.

“It’s a really exciting year for Break, with the T.rex sculptures back onto the city streets with more friends joining them across the county to form a mammoth GoGoDiscover trail. We are really looking forward to seeing the design of QD’s sponsored sculpture come to life in the next few weeks.

“Break’s work supports some of the most vulnerable in our community and every penny raised means that we are able to offer opportunities that support and enable children and young people on the edge of care, in care and leaving care to dream big and achieve their goals, no matter their start in life.”

The original concept of QD Stores’ quality discounted retailing was first established back in 1985 by the company’s CEO Nick Rubin’s father, and current Chairman, Danny Rubins. The aim was to offer customers a wide range of constantly changing, quality products at discounted prices, which led to the stores’ name QD – short for Quality Discounts. The first store was located in Anglia Square, Norwich, where it is still open today.

​Source:
https://break-charity.org/

Salary - The current salary scale for this post is £20,808 - £21,848 per annum, depending on qualifications. (The maximum job rate potential is £22,888 which is performance related). 

We would welcome job share arrangements

About Break
Nobody chooses the family or circumstances they are born into. At Break we firmly believe that with the right care, there is no limit to what can be achieved.

We work across East Anglia with children and young people on the edge of care, in care and leaving care. Whether you’re interested in working in our residential homes and short breaks for children with disabilities, our pioneering Staying Close Staying Connected project or vital essentials like our family assessment centre and wraparound care offer, one thing is universal: you’ll be joining a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who want the very best for the young people they care for. 

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.

This role will work in our Staying Close Staying Connected project, Staying Close Staying Connected, one of eight pilot models for leaving care being funded by the Department of Education. For children in care, turning 18 can mean finding themselves on a cliff-edge of support. This service is truly leading the way nationally in terms of leaving care provision.

About the role
As a Break Transition Worker, you’ll be working closely with young people who have recently left their children’s residential care home and are taking their first steps into independence.

Success in this role will very much hinge on the strong, trusting relationship you’ll build with the group of young people you’re working with.

You’ll make regular visits to their home and support them to increase their independent living skills. Whether that means teaching them one of your signature dishes (talk to Transition Worker Matt in Cambridgeshire for his Weetabix burger recipe), helping them to pay bills, applying for benefits or filling in a job application the role you will play in young people’s lives will be fundamental in supporting mental health, wellbeing and their future.

You will help them break down the barriers they might feel as a young person leaving care, and be the best possible version of themselves as they enter independence.

You’ll work flexibly and have a can do attitude, be able to adapt your working to suit the individuals or professionals you’re working with,  be calm under pressure and be resilient enough to cope with challenging emotions and behaviours.

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 £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 Break’s strategy and direction through the Staff Consultation Forum.
• Life assurance to the value of 3x your annual salary.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Free flu jabs.

  
Closing date: 31/01/2022 
Interview Date: TBC

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 formal interview.

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. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

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

​Job Reference: SCT3700

Full time, 38 hours per week (we would also welcome job share arrangements)

Supporting Young People Leaving Care

In this busy role, no two days will be the same as you support Young People to live independently in the community.

As a Transition Worker for Break – Staying Connected Service, you’ll work with numerous agencies to help make a difference to the lives of young care leavers in the community. Working both within the Young Persons home and in a variety of other settings, you’ll develop personal, flexible and realistic support packages based on people’s individual circumstances.

Ultimately, this role is all about helping young people to realise their full potential, so you’ll develop strength-based plans, complete risk assessments and identify opportunities for them to get involved in their communities.

That means you’ll also build relationships with the Young People. Delivering support to all young people to make a positive transition into adulthood, improve young people’s chances to progress successfully through education to employment, helping them to acquire the skills to live independently, whilst supporting them to make positive, informed choices about their lives

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 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area, please take a look at the Essential Job Information and apply.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and supportive employer and recognise that working with young people, 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:

Location: This position will involve regular travel across various locations within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The logistics of this will be fully discussed at interview however please do contact us prior to this for further information if needed.

Salary: The current salary scale for this post is £20,808 - £21,848 per annum, depending on qualifications. (The maximum job rate potential is £22,888 which is performance related). 

At appointment: The actual salary will be £20,808.

Hours: 38 hours per week (we would also welcome job share arrangements)

Closing Date:  Tuesday, 28th December 2021

Interviews: The first interview which will be a Safe Care/ Warner style interview, which will be held on Tuesday, 11th January 2022. If successful after the first interview, candidates will then be expected to attend a second formal interview, which has been scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 12th January 2022. We anticipate that each interview should last around 60 minutes.

Please note, all invites to interview will be sent via email. Please regularly check your emails, including any spam folders, for further communication from us. Failure to attend an interview may result in your application being withdrawn
 
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. 

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Full details and application documents here

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.

To complement our existing skills set, and to ensure we have well rounded panels for the benefit of those in our care, we are interested to hear from candidates with medical or teaching backgrounds.

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.

Salary: £78.00 per panel – approximately 4 panels are held every year.
Hours: As and when required

Closing date: 22/11/2021
Interview date: 02/12/2021

For more information regarding this position, please email the Fostering Service Manager via; sarah.green-plumb@break-charity.org

Full details and application documents 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. The role will be expected to routinely attend the main office in Norwich on a regular basis whilst also covering key locations Norfolk.
 
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 £30,450 to £31,973 per annum, depending on qualifications (maximum job rate potential is £33,495 per annum which is performance related).

At appointment: The actual salary will be £18,105 to £19,010 per annum, depending on qualifications.

Hours: 22 hours per week

Closing Date: Sunday, 5th September 2021

Interviews: The interviews have been scheduled to take place on Monday, 13th September 2021.  
 
The first interview which will be a Safe Care/Warner style interview, will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. If successful after the first interview, candidates will then attend a formal interview, also to be held virtually.
 
Please note, all invites to interview will be sent via email. Please regularly check your emails, including any spam folders, for further communication from us. Failure to attend an interview may result in your application being withdrawn.
 
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. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

For more information on this job opportunity, please initially email or call the People Resources Team via the contact details found on our website.

Full details and application documents here

We are delighted to share this job opportunity for FFP member, Break.

​Fostering Supervising Social Worker
Location: Norwich (covering Norfolk)
Salary: £18,105 to £19,010 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent / Part Time
Closing Date: Sunday 5 September 2021

Fostering Supervising Social Worker – Therapeutic Fostering Service – Norfolk
22 hours per week
(Job Reference Number: FS3623)

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. The role will be expected to routinely attend the main office in Norwich on a regular basis whilst covering key locations in Norfolk.

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 £30,450 to £31,973 per annum, depending on qualifications (maximum job rate potential is £33,495 per annum which is performance related).
• At appointment: The actual salary will be £18,105 to £19,010 per annum, depending on qualifications.
• Hours: 22 hours per week
• Closing Date: Sunday 5th September 2021
• Interviews: The interviews have been scheduled to take place on Monday 13 September 2021.
• The first interview which will be a Safe Care/ Warner style interview, will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. If successful after the first interview, candidates will then attend a formal interview, also to be held virtually.

For more information on this vacancy, please visit:
break-charity.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/2298795?cid=1886