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Housekeeper

Norwich

Full/Part Time

Break

Closing Date: 31/01/22

Housekeeper

 

Salary – £9 per hour

 

Hours – 10 hours per week (this is a term-time only position working 39 weeks per year)

 

Location – Norwich, Norfolk

 

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.

 

About the role:

 

The heart of every one of our children’s homes, as a Housekeeper you’ll be fundamental in the day-to-day running and success of the service.

 

In your first 12 months we’ll expect you to build up a rapport with the staff and young people, keep the house clean and tidy, make visitors welcome and of course share some of your favourite recipes in the kitchen.

 

You’ll work to your own high standards, enjoy the company of and be able to communicate easily with the young people and staff within the service, and have a calm and consistent nature.

 

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.

 

Full details of the role, including a job description and person specification can be found within the ‘documents’ section at the top of this page.

 

To apply use the ‘apply now’ button at the top of this page to be taken to our application site.

 

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.

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