Children's Residential Support Worker


Company:	Break Charity
Salary:	£25,174 to £25,585 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Lowestoft
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	12 Oct 2026
Closing date:	15 Nov 2026

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Summary

Children’s Residential Support Worker

• Salary: £29,071 to £29,482 per annum, depending on qualifications (including 5 sleep-ins per month paid at £64.95 per night).

• Hours: Full-time (38 hours per week)

• Location: Lowestoft, Suffolk

About the role:

As a Residential Support Worker, you will provide safe, consistent and child centred care supporting the emotional and physical wellbeing of the young people in our homes.

For some young people, the behaviours caused by the trauma they have experienced means they need additional support. Break’s solo children’s homes offer these individuals the full attention they need to be able to thrive.

With patience, empathy and consistency, you’ll provide a positive role model, helping young people begin to heal from past trauma, rebuild their confidence and learn to trust adults again. Working closely with your colleagues and Break’s therapeutic services, you’ll help each young person feel valued, understood and supported, encouraging them to embrace new experiences, explore their interests and develop their own identity.

To succeed in this role, you’ll be adaptable and resilient, with the ability to remain calm and consistent in challenging situations. Above all, you’ll be passionate about helping young people overcome adversity, build positive relationships and work towards brighter futures.

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