Children's Home Support Worker

Hampshire County Council; Havant; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire County Council in Havant is seeking dedicated Children’s Home Support Workers to care for up to four children aged 10–17 who may have experienced emotional trauma. You will work within our Pillars of Parenting model to support each child’s strengths and goals in a safe, nurturing environment.

We value caregivers who can provide stability, empathy and high-quality caregiving within a trauma-informed framework, with opportunities to develop skills and progress within the Children’s

Qualifications

• A Level 3 Diploma in Child Care or equivalent is desirable, or willingness to complete with support.
• Skills to parent and care for children in our care within a trauma-informed framework.

Responsibilities

• The home serves up to four children aged 10–17 who may have experienced emotional trauma and requires supportive care.
• Work within the Model of Care - Pillars of Parenting to develop each child’s strengths and support positive outcomes.
• Provide trauma-informed therapeutic interventions to support reunification with family or transition to independence.

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Child Care or equivalent

Job description

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

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 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.

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 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