Children’s Home Support Worker HCC623548
Support. Inspire. Change aChilds Future.
Join us as a Support Worker atour modern, well-equipped children’s home and be partof our dedicatedteam who are passionate about helping children andyoung people to thrive.
We provide care for up to four children aged10-17 who may have experienced emotional trauma. Working within our Pillarsof Parenting model, you’ll help each child build on theirstrengths, develop life skills, and achieve positive outcomes. With a trauma-informed approach, we aim to reunite children with their families orsupport their transition to independence.
Main duties of the job
- Build positive, trauma-informed relationships with children, families and professionals to advocate for their needs.
- Provide high-quality physical and emotional care in a safe, supportive environment.
- Help children achieve progress in education, life skills and personal development.
- Contribute to care plans, maintain accurate records, and write reports for families and professionals.
- Ensure safety through risk assessments, safeguarding practices and compliance with policies.
- Engage in ongoing training and professional development to meet legislative and care standards.
What we’re looking for:
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete with support).
- Understanding of child development, safeguarding and trauma-informed care.
- Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Emotionally resilient and physically able to meet the demands of the role.
About us
- Make a difference: Create a nurturing environment where the lives of young people can be transformed.
- Career growth and development: Take the next step in your career and strengthen your skills and expertise. You’ll enjoy access to Hampshire County Councils wide range of training and learning development assets, which are known to be outstanding.
- Employee support: Access to Health Assured’s comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
- Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Other job titles may include: Child & Youth Support Worker, Residential Childcare Worker, Children’s Support Practitioner, Child Support Worker, Young Peoples Support Worker, Youth Residential Worker, Residential Care Officer (Children)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£27,780 to £30,564 a year plus Market Supplement of £3,000 per annum
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