Children's Home Support Worker HCC623695

Job description

Job summary

Join us as a Support Worker at our modern, well-equipped children's home and be part of our dedicated team who are passionate about helping children and young people to thrive.

We provide care for up to four children aged 1017 who may have experienced emotional trauma. Working within our Pillars of Parenting model, you'll help each child build on their strengths, develop life skills, and achieve positive outcomes. With a trauma-informed approach, we aim to reunite children with their families or support their transition to independence.

Main duties of the job

Build positive, trauma-informed relationships with children, families and professionals to advocate for their needs.

Provide high-quality physical and emotional care in a safe, supportive environment.

Help children achieve progress in education, life skills and personal development.

Contribute to care plans, maintain accurate records, and write reports for families and professionals.

Ensure safety through risk assessments, safeguarding practices and compliance with policies.

Engage in ongoing training and professional development to meet legislative and care standards.

About us

Make a difference: Createa nurturing environment where the lives of young people canbe transformed.

Career growth and development: Take thenext step in your career and strengthen your skillsand expertise. Youll enjoyaccess to Hampshire County Councils wide range of training and learningdevelopment assets, which are known to be outstanding.

Employee support: Access toHealth Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support yourphysical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite ofonline resources, and legal and financial advice.

Competitive benefits package:Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and accessto the Local Government Pension Scheme.

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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