Children's Home Support Worker

Community Care Live; Romsey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care organization is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join their team in Romsey. The successful candidate will provide high-quality physical and emotional care to children aged 12+, helping them thrive in a nurturing environment. Requirements include a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and strong interpersonal skills. The role offers excellent career growth, employee support, and a competitive benefits package including generous annual leave and pension options.

Benefits

Career growth and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Occupational sick pay

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Understanding of child development, safeguarding, and trauma-informed care.
• Willingness to complete Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare with support.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trauma-informed relationships with children and families.
• Provide high-quality physical and emotional care in a supportive environment.
• Contribute to care plans and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Emotionally resilient

IT proficiency

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Support. Inspire. Change a Child’s Future.

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 children aged 12+, meeting the complex needs of children and young people who have significant emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs which do not meet the criteria for treatment in hospital, or the threshold for secure accommodation, but require a high level of support. With a planned multi-agency intervention package, children will experience the skill and expertise of Children's Services residential and education staff, along with co-located Health Services who will work within a common framework of trauma informed therapeutic intervention. Creating this new local provision will enable the children to maintain family contacts, with the goal of reuniting the child with their family or supporting their transition to independence.

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.

What we’re looking for:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete with support).
• Understanding of child development, safeguarding and trauma-informed care.
• Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Emotionally resilient and physically able to meet the demands of the role.
• Able to use IT systems.

Why join 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 Council’s 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 24/7 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.

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

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 before applying.