Children's Home Support Worker

Hampshire County Council; Odiham; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

25 - 28 days annual leave

Job summary

Hampshire County Council seeks a Children’s Home Support Worker at The Mead, Odiham, to join a modern residential home caring for up to four children up to 17 years old. You will use the Pillars of Parenting approach to support individual strengths and help children thrive in a trauma-informed environment.

The role focuses on health and wellbeing, education engagement, and helping children work toward their care plans through collaboration with a dedicated team and external professionals.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent is required.
• Willingness to complete the qualification with our support.

Responsibilities

• Support children with their health and wellbeing needs.
• Encourage engagement in education and recreational activities.
• Help children work towards their individual care plans.
• Collaborate with colleagues and professionals to achieve the best outcomes.

Skills

Compassionate

Resilient

Empathetic

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

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Children's Home Support Worker

Job Reference: HCC622498
Salary Range: £28,697 - £31,573 per annum, plus Market Supplement of £3,000 per annum
Work Location: The Mead, Odiham
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 22 October 2026

The Role:

Become a role model and help transform the lives of children in Hampshire.
Do you enjoy working with children and young people and want to make a meaningful impact? We’re looking for a Children’s Home Support Worker to join our modern, well-equipped residential home in Odiham.
Our home provides care and support for up to four children up to the age of 17. The aim of the home is to accommodate children at the younger end of the spectrum, particularly those under the age of 12. Using our Pillars of Parenting model of care, we focus on each child’s individual strengths to help them grow, thrive, and achieve positive outcomes. With the support of Hampshire County Council’s trauma-informed therapeutic framework, we aim to reunite children with their families or prepare them for independent living.

What you’ll do:

As a Children’s Home Support Worker, you’ll be part of a dedicated team providing day-to-day care and emotional support to children living in the home. You’ll help create a safe, nurturing environment where children feel valued and understood.
Your role will include:

• Supporting children with their health and wellbeing needs.
• Encouraging engagement in education and recreational activities.
• Helping children work towards their individual care plans.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and professionals to ensure the best outcomes for each child.

What we’re looking for:

We’re seeking compassionate, resilient individuals who are committed to making a difference. You’ll need to be patient, empathetic, and able to build trusting relationships with children who may have experienced trauma.
Ideally, you’ll hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent). If not, you must be willing to complete this qualification with our full support.
We’re passionate about equipping our support workers with the skills and knowledge needed to provide high-quality care. Through our Pillars of Parenting approach, you’ll receive training and guidance to help you grow professionally while making a real impact in children’s lives.

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)

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.