Waking Night Children's Home Support Worker

Hampshire County Council; Romsey; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children in Hampshire. This exciting role at a new Children’s Home in Romsey offers the chance to work directly with children and support their emotional and developmental needs. You will be part of a multi-agency team, providing trauma-informed care and fostering positive relationships. With a focus on creating a nurturing environment, you will help children maintain family connections and transition towards independence. Enjoy a rewarding career with excellent benefits, including on-the-job training and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Career progression opportunities

24-27 days paid holiday

Employee Support Services

Local Government Pension Scheme

One-off payment for Level 3 Diploma

Continuous service bonus

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with complex needs.
• Ability to build warm and positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support children's goals and development through direct interaction.
• Work creatively to develop positive outcomes for children.

Skills

Child-Centred Approach

Relationship Building

Creativity

Team Collaboration

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce

Job description

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 the 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 your 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 balance through our excellent benefits package, including:

• On-the-job training and career progression opportunities;
• 24-27 days pro-rata paid holiday, depending 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 of 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).