Children's Home Support Worker

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking Children's Home Support Workers to care for children aged 10-17 who have experienced emotional trauma. The ideal candidates will have experience with trauma-informed care or be willing to pursue relevant qualifications. This role offers competitive benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme, supporting a better work-life balance.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

25-28 days annual leave entitlement

Employee Support Services

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 Diploma desirable or willingness to obtain it.
• Ability to work with children who have experienced emotional trauma.
• Commitment to supporting children's individual strengths.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to children aged 10-17 in a residential setting.
• Work within a therapeutic framework to achieve positive outcomes.
• Engage with children to help them transition to independence.

Skills

Experience with children and young people

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in relevant field

Job description

The Role:

Do you love working withchildren and young peopleand want to help make a significant difference to their lives?

If so, we are looking forChildren’s Home Support Workersat our modern and well equipped children’s homes In Fareham and Havant.

What you’ll do:

The home consists of facilities to support and improve the lives of up to four children aged between 10 - 17 who may have experienced emotional trauma. Working within our Model of Care - Pillars of Parenting, we focus on each child’s individual strengths to support them to develop and achieve positive outcomes. With support, children will experience the skill and expertise of Children’s Services framework of trauma informed therapeutic intervention with the goal of reuniting the child with their family or supporting their transition to independence.

What we’re looking for:

We believe passionately in ensuring our support workers have the skills and knowledge to be able to parent and care for children in our care. Through working within our Model of Care – Pillars of Parenting – we focus on each child’s individual strengths to support them to develop and achieve positive outcomes.

A relevant Level 3 Diploma is desirable, or candidates must be prepared to complete this qualification, with support.

Why join us:

In return, for your hard work and dedication Hampshire County Council can offer you an improved work-life balance through our excellentbenefits packageincluding:

• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Between 25 - 28 days annual leave entitlement (dependent on Local Authority service)
• Employee Support Services
• Family friendly policies