Children's Home Support Worker

Hampshire County Council; Romsey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council organization is seeking a passionate Support Worker at a children's home in Romsey. In this role, you will build trauma-informed relationships with children and provide emotional and physical care while supporting their education and personal development. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and a strong understanding of child development. The position offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for growth within the organization.

Benefits

Access to extensive training and development resources

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Willingness to complete Level 3 Diploma with support.
• Understanding of child development and safeguarding.
• Physically capable of meeting the demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Build trauma-informed relationships with children and families.
• Provide high-quality emotional and physical care.
• Help children achieve progress in education and life skills.
• Contribute to care plans and maintain records.
• Ensure safety through assessments and safeguarding practices.
• Engage in ongoing training and professional development.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication skills

Emotional resilience

IT proficiency

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Support. Inspire. Change a Child’s Future.

Join us as a Support Worker at our modern, well‑equipped children’s home and be part of our dedicated team who are passionate about helping children and young people to thrive.

We provide care for up children aged 12+, meeting the complex needs of children and young people who have significant emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs which do not meet the criteria for treatment in hospital, or the threshold for secure accommodation, but require a high level of support. With a planned multi‑agency intervention package, children will experience the skill and expertise of Children’s Services residential and education staff, along with co‑located Health Services who will work within a common framework of trauma‑informed therapeutic intervention. Creating this new local provision will enable the children to maintain family contacts, with the goal of reuniting the child with their family or supporting their transition to independence.

What you’ll do:

• Build positive, trauma‑informed relationships with children, families and professionals to advocate for their needs.
• Provide high‑quality physical and emotional care in a safe, supportive environment.
• Help children achieve progress in education, life skills and personal development.
• Contribute to care plans, maintain accurate records, and write reports for families and professionals.
• Ensure safety through risk assessments, safeguarding practices and compliance with policies.
• Engage in ongoing training and professional development to meet legislative and care standards.

What we’re looking for:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete with support).
• Understanding of child development, safeguarding and trauma‑informed care.
• Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Emotionally resilient and physically able to meet the demands of the role.
• Able to use IT systems.

Why join us?

• Make a difference: Create a nurturing environment where the lives of young people can be transformed.
• Career growth and development: Take the next step in your career and strengthen your skills and expertise. You’ll enjoy access to Hampshire County Council’s wide range of training and learning development assets, which are known to be outstanding.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

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 before applying.