Children's Home Support Worker HCC622000

Children's Home Support Worker HCC622000

Join us as a Support Worker at our modern, well-equipped childrens 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 two children aged 10-17 who may have experienced emotional trauma. Working within our Pillars of Parenting model, youll 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

What you\'ll do:

• 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: Create a nurturing environment where the lives of young people can be transformed.
• Career growth and development: Take the next step in your career and strengthen your skills and expertise. You\'ll enjoy access to Hampshire County Councils wide range of training and learning development assets, which are known to be outstanding.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured\'s comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 247 telephone support, a suite of online 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.

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Knowledge, Skills and Experience

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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.

£27,780 to £30,564 a year plus Market Supplement of £3,000 per annum