Children's Home Support Worker HCC623728

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Job summary

Support. Inspire. Change aChilds Future.

Join us as a Support Worker atour modern, well-equipped children's home and be partof our dedicatedteam who are passionate about helping children andyoung people to thrive.

We provide care for up to four children aged10-17 who may have experienced emotional trauma. Working within our Pillarsof Parenting model, you'll help each child build on theirstrengths, develop life skills, and achieve positive outcomes. With atrauma-informed approach, we aim to reunite children with their families orsupport 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.

What we're looking for:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (orwillingness to complete with support).
• Understanding of child development, safeguardingand trauma-informed care.
• Team player with strong communication andinterpersonal skills.
• Emotionally resilient and physicallyable to meet the demands of the role.
• Able to use IT systems.

About us

Why join 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. You'll 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.

Other job titles may include: Child &Youth Support Worker, Residential Childcare Worker, Children'sSupport Practitioner, Child Support Worker, Young Peoples SupportWorker, Youth Residential Worker, Residential Care Officer(Children)

To learn more about this role, please review ourCandidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button fordetails.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

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.

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

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

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

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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