CO-PRODUCTION AND ASPIRATION PROJECT WORKER

• Salary: £14,567 per annum,
• Hours: Part time 21 hours per week, flexible 3 days out of 7 per week.
• Location: Requires travel between Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Co Production and aspiration project worker you’ll be working hands on with care experienced young people. You will be an active part in these young people’s lives supporting their wellbeing and aspirations through a range of activities designed to broaden their horizons and increase their comfort zone. You will create safe and nurturing environments where young people can share their views and opinions on the care they receive. You will host activities which give them a chance to try new things, discover new interests and support them to pursue their goals while building their confidence and self-esteem.
You’ll work with a tight-knit team of colleagues to build relationships with the young people accessing our service. You’ll be a positive role model, supporting them in overcoming their previous trauma and learning to trust in adults again, along with the help and guidance of your colleagues and Break’s therapeutic services. You will encourage new experiences, supporting the young people to develop their own identity and having their voices heard.
You’ll be patient, thrive in a team environment, able to support those around you and have the emotional intelligence and resilience to manage challenging situations.
To be successful in the role you’ll be a good team player, and a problem solver.
Please note that you must have a full, valid, driving licence.

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 £500 paid to you one month after your start date and a second £500 at the six-month mark. (Not available to candidates referred by recruitment agencies) (Subject to conditions)
• 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 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
• 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 3x your annual salary
• Access to multiple Wellbeing initiatives
• The opportunity to influence Break’s strategy and direction through our Staff Consultation Forum
• Cycle to Work and Tech scheme
• And more
  Full details of the role, including a job description and person specification can be found within the ‘documents’ section.
  If you would like to develop your career and make a real difference in a child or young person’s life, use the ‘apply now’ button to be taken to our application site.
  We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates as they apply. This means the role may close at short notice and without prior warning.