Waking Night Children's Home Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Romsey; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Waking Night Children's Home Support Worker in Romsey. This exciting role involves making a significant difference in the lives of children with complex emotional and behavioral needs. You will work in a newly established home, supporting children through a child-centered approach and building strong relationships. With a focus on innovative care and support, this position offers a chance to contribute to a transformative experience for young people while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, including training and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Paid holiday (24-27 days)

Employee Support Services

Local Government Pension Scheme

One-off payments for qualifications

Continuous service bonus

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with emotional and behavioral needs.
• Ability to develop positive outcomes for children.

Responsibilities

• Support children's goals and development as a positive role model.
• Work directly with children during waking night shifts.

Skills

Child-Centered Approach

Relationship Building

Creativity

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children's Care

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Waking Night Children's Home Support Worker, Romsey

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Client:

Shared Services Partnership

Location:

Romsey, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Reference:HCC619600
Salary Range:£24,405 - £25,430 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £17,083 - £17,801 per annum), plus Market Supplement of £3,000 pro-rata, per annum and Weekend and Night Work Enhancements
Work Location:Hockley House Residential Home, Romsey
Hours per week:25.9
Contract Type:Permanent
Closing Date:13 May 2025

The Role:

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

Do you enjoy working with children and want to help make a significant difference to their lives?

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a brand-new Children’s Home in Romsey, Hampshire, that will be applying for Ofsted registration. Due to open early 2025, the home will comprise of three self-contained living areas and a communal space. Innovative in purpose and approach, Hockley House will meet the complex needs of an identified cohort of children and young people who have significant emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs which do not meet the criteria for treatment in hospital, or the threshold for secure accommodation, but require a high level of support.

With a planned multi-agency intervention package, children will experience the skill and expertise of Children's Services residential and education staff, along with co-located Health Services who will work within a common framework of trauma informed therapeutic intervention. Creating this new local provision will enable the young people to maintain family contacts, with the goal of reuniting the child with their family or supporting their transition to independence.

We are looking for caring, creative and passionate people with the ability to work creatively to develop positive outcomes for our children. The key function of this role is to work directly with children. 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.

Once the home opens the role will involve waking night shift work including weekend and bank holiday shifts. Before this, you will work a combination of shifts and core office hours to support yours and the team's induction and preparations for opening.

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.

What We Can Offer You In Return:

In return, for your hard work and dedication Hampshire County Council can offer you an improved work-life ba lance through our excellent benefits package in cluding:

• On the job training and career progression opportunities;
• 24 -27 days pro rata 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 after three months service;
• 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 (subject to return of service).

To view the full list of benefits available to you, visit the HCC employee benefits page .

For more information about residential support careers with Hampshire County Council, please visit our website: Children’s Residential Care Careers .

Additional Information:

Waking Night Children's Home Support Worker Job Description and Person Specification

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Helen Gunniss, Hockley House Manager on 03707 796744

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.