Children's Home Support Worker HCC622498

Job description

Job summary

The Role:

Become a role model and help transform the lives of children in Hampshire.

Do you enjoy working with children and young people and want to make a meaningful impact? Were looking for a Children's Home Support Worker to join our modern, well-equipped residential home in Odiham.

Our home provides care and support for up to four children up to the age of 17. The aim of the home is to accommodate children at the younger end of the spectrum, particularly those under the age of 12. Using our Pillars of Parenting model of care, we focus on each child's individual strengths to help them grow, thrive, and achieve positive outcomes. With the support of Hampshire County Councils trauma-informed therapeutic framework, we aim to reunite children with their families or prepare them for independent living.

Main duties of the job

What you'll do:

As a Children's Home Support Worker, you'll be part of a dedicated team providing day-to-day care and emotional support to children living in the home. You'll help create a safe, nurturing environment where children feel valued and understood. Your role will include:

• Supporting children with their health and wellbeing needs.
• Encouraging engagement in education and recreational activities.
• Helping children work towards their individual care plans.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and professionals to ensure the best outcomes for each child.

About us

Why join us?

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:

• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Between 25 - 28 days annual leave entitlement (dependent on Local Authority service)
• Employee Support Services
• Family friendly policies

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description
Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Knowledge, Skills and Experience

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Desirable

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Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Desirable

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Desirable

• 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire County Council
Address

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB

United Kingdom

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