Children's Home Support Worker

Hampshire County Council; Southampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of children in Hampshire. As a Children Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in fostering a supportive environment where children can thrive. This position offers on-the-job training and opportunities for career progression, along with competitive benefits including generous holiday entitlement and a pension scheme. If you're passionate about working with children and want to make a real difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

On-the-job training

24-27 days paid holiday

Employee Support Services

Local Government Pension Scheme

One-off payment for Level 3 Diploma

Payment for continuous service

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people in a support role.
• Ability to build warm, positive relationships with children.

Responsibilities

• Support children in achieving their goals and development.
• Work directly with children and young people in a caring environment.

Skills

Child-Centered Approach

Relationship Building

Communication Skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce

Job description

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

Do you love working with children and young people and want to help make a significant difference in their lives? If so, we are looking for passionate and dedicated Children Support Workers to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact and be part of a supportive and dynamic environment where your contributions are valued.

We believe passionately in ensuring our youth 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.

The key function of this role is to work directly with children and young people. It requires a child centred approach and ability to build warm, positive and strong relationships with our children. You will be a positive role model supporting children's goals and development.

You will work a shift pattern, whereby you will work shifts which include weekends and sleep in duties, flexible working requests can be considered. Additional enhancements are paid for evenings, weekends and sleep ins (terms and conditions apply).

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.

In return, we can offer you:

• On the job training and career progression opportunities;
• 24 - 27 days paid holiday, dependant on local authority service;
• Access to free and confidential Employee Support for you and your immediate family (including 24/7 counselling and advice);
• Opportunity to become a member of the Local Government Pension Scheme with Local Government employer contribution included;
• A one-off payment of £250 or £500 if you already hold a relevant Level 3 Diploma qualification;
• A one-off payment of £500 upon completion of your Level 3 Diploma (if you do not already hold this);
• A one-off payment of £3,000 upon completing three years of continuous service.