Children's Home Support Worker

Support. Inspire. Change a Child’s Future.

Joinus as a
Support Worker
at our modern, well-equipped children’shomeand be part ofourdedicated teamwhoarepassionateabouthelping children and young people to thrive.

Weprovide care for up to four children aged 10–17who may have experienced emotional trauma. Working within our Pillars of Parenting model,you’llhelp each child build on their strengths, develop life skills, and achieve positive outcomes. With a trauma-informed approach, we aim to reunite children with their families or support their transition to independence.

• 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, lifeskillsand personal development.
• Contribute to care plans,maintainaccuraterecords, andwritereports for families and professionals.
• Ensure safety through risk assessments, safeguardingpracticesand compliance with policies.
• Engage in ongoing training and professional development to meet legislative and care standards.

• 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.
• Emotionallyresilientandphysically able to meet the demands of the role.
• Ableto use IT systems.

Take a lookat the candidate pack on our website for more information about the
Support Worker
role,teamand our values.

The section ‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements anddemonstrateour values, in your application.

• Make a difference:Create anurturingenvironmentwherethe lives of young people can be transformed.
• Career growth and development:Takethe next step in yourcareerandstrengthen your skills and expertise.
  
  You’llenjoy access to Hampshire County Council’s wide range of training and learning development assets, which areknown 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
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  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 People’s Support Worker,Youth Residential Worker,Residential Care Officer (Children)

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.