Part-Time Trauma-Informed Children’s Homes Support Worker

Hampshire County Council; Romsey; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Diploma completion bonus

Health Assured EAP

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Hockley House, Romsey, a pioneering new children’s home for 12-18s, is recruiting a Children’s Homes Support Worker. You’ll join Hampshire County Council’s first residential service to deliver trauma-informed care in a safe, nurturing environment.

Working alongside residential, health and education professionals, you’ll help young people build confidence, develop life skills and achieve positive outcomes, while contributing to care plans and accurate records.

Qualifications

• Qualify with Level 3 Diploma or willingness to achieve.
• Knowledge of child development, safeguarding and trauma-informed care.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Calm, compassionate, resilient and adaptable under pressure.
• Comfort with IT systems and keeping accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Build trauma-informed relationships with children, families and professionals.
• Provide high-quality physical, emotional and practical support.
• Support education, life skills and personal development.
• Contribute to care plans and maintain records; prepare reports.
• Promote safeguarding and safe working practices.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver care plans.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Excellent communication

Relationship-building

Adaptability

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Hockley House, Romsey, a pioneering new children’s home for 12-18s, is recruiting a Children’s Homes Support Worker. You’ll join Hampshire County Council’s first residential service to deliver trauma-informed care in a safe, nurturing environment.

Working alongside residential, health and education professionals, you’ll help young people build confidence, develop life skills and achieve positive outcomes, while contributing to care plans and accurate records.