Waking Night Childrens Home Support Worker HCC

This is a Waking Night Support Worker post at Hockley House, a children's home in Romsey run by Hampshire County Council for young people aged 12 to 18 with complex emotional, behavioural and mental health needs. The work centres on overnight supervision, welfare checks and records, alongside building trusting relationships with young people. The home is distinct as Hampshire's first residential setting combining social care, healthcare and education, using intensive, trauma-informed support.

Sponsorship is not offered, so candidates must already have the right to work in the UK.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people
• Provide overnight supervision so young people feel safe, supported and secure through the night
• Complete regular welfare checks and keep accurate records and reports
• Support young people to develop independence, routines and resilience
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver therapeutic care plans
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and positive outcomes
• Help create a safe, nurturing and stable home environment

• Right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not offered

• Full, in-depth induction programme and continuous training and development
• One-off £500 payment on completing a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, if not already held Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured, with 24/7 phone support, online resources, and legal and financial advice
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Occupational sick pay
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Ongoing development opportunities to advance a career in the care sector
• Supportive, inclusive and collaborative team