Children's Home Support Worker

Shared Services Partnership; Havant; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

25–28 days annual leave

Employee Support Services

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Shared Services Partnership is hiring a Children's Home Support Worker in Havant. The role focuses on caring for up to four children aged 10–17 and implementing trauma-informed approaches under the Pillars of Parenting framework.

The position is permanent, with salary £28,697-£31,573 per year plus a £3,000 market supplement. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; closing date 22 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Desirable Level 3 Diploma in relevant field or willingness to complete with support.
• Experience or ability to work within the Pillars of Parenting model of care.

Responsibilities

• Support up to four children aged 10–17 to develop and achieve positive outcomes.
• Engage in trauma-informed therapeutic interventions to aid reunification with family or transition to independence.

Education

Level 3 Diploma

Job description

Children's Home Support Worker

Job Reference: HCC622482

Salary Range: £28,697 - £31,573 per annum, plus Market Supplement of £3,000 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 22 November 2026

Become a role model and make a difference to the lives of children in Hampshire!

The Role:

Do you love working with children and young people and want to help make a significant difference to their lives?

If so, we are looking for Children's Home Support Workers at our modern and well equipped children's home in 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.

In return, for your hard work and dedication Hampshire County Council can offer you an improved work-life balance through our excellent benefits package including:

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

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK.

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children's Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.