Children's Homes Support Worker HCC624798

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire County Council's Hockley House in Romsey is recruiting a Support Worker to help children and young people aged 12-18 with complex emotional, behavioural and mental health needs. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team in a brand-new residential setting, providing trauma-informed support and building a safe, nurturing environment.

Join us to contribute to care plans, maintain records and support education, life skills and personal development, while safeguarding and promoting

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential ChildCare

Job description

Children's Homes Support Worker HCC624798

Please note, we're 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.

Help shape brighter futures for children and young peopleat Hockley House.

Hockley House is a pioneering new children'shome in Romsey for young people aged 12-18 with complex emotional, behaviouraland mental health needs. As Hampshire's first residential home to bringtogether social care, healthcare and education in one setting, we're helpingchildren build stability, resilience and brighter futures through intensive,trauma-informed support.

Joining Hockley House as a Support Worker isa rare opportunity to be part of a brand-new service. Working alongsideresidential, health and education professionals, you'll help create a safe,nurturing environment where young people can build confidence, developindependence and achieve positive outcomes.

Main duties of the job

What you'll do

• Build positive, trauma-informed relationshipswith children, young people, families and professionals.
• Provide high-quality physical, emotional andpractical support in a safe and nurturing environment.
• Support children and young people to achievepositive outcomes in education, life skills and personal development.
• Contribute to care plans, maintain accuraterecords and prepare reports for families and professional agencies.
• Promote safeguarding and wellbeing througheffective risk assessment and safe working practices.
• Work collaboratively as part of amulti-disciplinary team to deliver therapeutic care and support plans.

About us

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 lives.

As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of vulnerable children

• Career development: Receive a one-off payment of £500 upon successful completion of the Level 3 Diploma in Residential ChildCare (if you don't already hold it)
• Supportive environment: Join an inclusive, friendly and collaborative team that values and supports one another
• Employee support: Access Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/ 7 support, wellbeing resources, and legal and financial advice
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Our service operates all year round 24/7 and your shift pattern will include some bank holidays, weekends and sleep in duties. Enhancements are paid

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack,which contains further information and details regarding this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Please see link to Candidate Pack
• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.