Children's Homes Support Worker

Job description

Job summary

Help shape brighter futures for children and young peopleat Hockley House.

Hockley House is a pioneering new children'shome in Romsey for young people aged 12-18 with complex emotional, behaviouraland mental health needs. As Hampshire's first residential home to bringtogether social care, healthcare and education in one setting, we're helpingchildren build stability, resilience and brighter futures through intensive,trauma-informed support.

Joining Hockley House as a Support Worker isa rare opportunity to be part of a brand-new service. Working alongsideresidential, health and education professionals, you'll help create a safe,nurturing environment where young people can build confidence, developindependence and achieve positive outcomes.

Main duties of the job

What you'll do

Build positive, trauma-informed relationshipswith children, young people, families and professionals.

Provide high-quality physical, emotional andpractical support in a safe and nurturing environment.

Support children and young people to achievepositive outcomes in education, life skills and personal development.

Contribute to care plans, maintain accuraterecords and prepare reports for families and professional agencies.

Promote safeguarding and wellbeing througheffective risk assessment and safe working practices.

Work collaboratively as part of amulti-disciplinary team to deliver therapeutic care and support plans.

About us

Why join us?

As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of vulnerable children while developing your own skills and career.

Career development: Receive a one-off payment of £500 upon successful completion of the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (if you do not already hold this qualification).

Supportive environment: Join an inclusive, friendly and collaborative team that values and supports one another.

Employee support: Access Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 support, wellbeing resources, and legal and financial advice.

Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find out more here.

Our service which operates all year round 24/7 and your shift pattern will include some bank holidays, weekends and sleep in duties. Enhancements are paid in line with the HCC salary policy.

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

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Desirable

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Person Specification
Qualifications

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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