Trauma-Informed Residential Children's Support Worker

Shared Services Partnership; Romsey; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured Employee Assistance

LGPS

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is hiring a Children’s Homes Support Worker at Hockley House, Romsey. You will build trauma‑informed relationships and provide comprehensive support to young people aged 12–18 with complex needs, in a new residential setting.

The role involves joining a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to care plans, and safeguarding. A Level 3 Diploma or willingness to achieve is required; Ofsted-rated Good and a supportive environment are highlighted.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, or willingness to achieve with support.
• Understanding of child development, safeguarding and trauma-informed care.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Compassionate, resilient and child-centred approach.
• Ability to remain calm and adaptable in challenging situations.
• Confidence using IT systems and maintaining accurate records.

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.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Communication

Calm under pressure

Record keeping

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Hampshire County Council is hiring a Children’s Homes Support Worker at Hockley House, Romsey. You will build trauma‑informed relationships and provide comprehensive support to young people aged 12–18 with complex needs, in a new residential setting.

The role involves joining a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to care plans, and safeguarding. A Level 3 Diploma or willingness to achieve is required; Ofsted-rated Good and a supportive environment are highlighted.