Children's Home Support Worker

Hampshire County Council; Havant; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking Children’s Home Support Workers to make a significant difference in the lives of young individuals aged 10-17. The successful candidates will work in modern facilities in Fareham and Havant, focusing on individual strengths to foster positive outcomes. A Level 3 Diploma is desirable, or willingness to obtain it with support. The role includes a comprehensive benefits package aimed at improving work-life balance.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

25 - 28 days annual leave entitlement

Employee Support Services

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Desirable Level 3 Diploma or a willingness to complete it with support.
• Ability to work with children aged 10-17 who may have experienced emotional trauma.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve the lives of children in care.
• Work within a trauma informed framework to help children develop.
• Aid in family reunification and transition to independence.

Education

Level 3 Diploma

Job description

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 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 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