Children's Home Support Worker HCC622917

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; Sur place; GBP 21 000 - 27 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

One-off Level 3 Diploma payment

Supportive team environment

Employee assistance programme

Generous annual leave and LGPS

Shift enhancements and 24/7 service

Résumé du poste

Hampshire County Council, through Hockley House, is recruiting to provide high-quality care and support for children and young people. You will build trauma-informed relationships, support education and life skills, and contribute to care plans and reporting for families and agencies.

The role requires Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to obtain with our support), strong safeguarding knowledge, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, or willingness to achieve this qualification with our support.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A compassionate, resilient and child-centred approach.
• The ability to remain calm and adaptable in challenging situations.
• Confidence using IT systems and maintaining accurate records.

Responsabilités

• Build positive, trauma-informed relationships with children, young people, families and professionals.
• Provide high-quality physical, emotional and practical support in a safe and nurturing environment.
• Support children and young people to achieve positive outcomes in education, life skills and personal development.
• Contribute to care plans, maintain accurate records and prepare reports for families and professional agencies.
• Promote safeguarding and wellbeing through effective risk assessment and safe working practices.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Calm under pressure

IT literacy

Record keeping

Compassionate approach

Formation

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Description du poste

• Build positive, trauma-informed relationships with children, young people, families and professionals.
• Provide high-quality physical, emotional and practical support in a safe and nurturing environment.
• Support children and young people to achieve positive outcomes in education, life skills and personal development.
• Contribute to care plans, maintain accurate records and prepare reports for families and professional agencies.
• Promote safeguarding and wellbeing through effective risk assessment and safe working practices.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver therapeutic care and support plans. A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, or the willingness to achieve this qualification with our support.
• An understanding of child development, safeguarding and trauma-informed care.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A compassionate, resilient and child-centred approach.
• The ability to remain calm and adaptable in challenging situations.
• Confidence using IT systems and maintaining accurate records.Hockley House is proud to be rated Good in all areas by Ofsted, demonstrating our commitment to delivering high-quality care and support. This achievement reflects the dedication of our team and the strong, positive culture we have built together. Our Ofsted rating provides external recognition of the good practice that takes place every day, giving staff the confidence that they are part of a service that is respected and making a real difference. If you are looking for a rewarding role within a supportive, professional, and forward-thinking organisation, Hockley House is a great place to work, develop your career, and help transform young lives.
• Career development: one-off payment of £500 on successful completion of Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (if you do not already hold this)
• Supportive environment: inclusive, friendly and collaborative team that values and supports one another
• Employee support: Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 support, wellbeing resources, and legal and financial advice
• Competitive benefits: generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay and access to the Local Government PensionOur service which operates all year-round 24/7 and your shift pattern will include some bank holidays, weekends and sleep in duties. Enhancements are paid