Children's Home Support Worker

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

Job summary

A care organization in Hampshire is seeking Children’s Home Support Workers to support children aged 10 to 17 in a modern facility. The role focuses on utilizing trauma-informed therapeutic practices within the Model of Care to improve outcomes for children. Ideal candidates will have or be willing to obtain a Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Care. The position offers a positive work-life balance with access to a comprehensive benefits package including pension scheme and substantial annual leave.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

25 - 28 days annual leave

Employee Support Services

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 Diploma is desirable, or commitment to complete this qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve the lives of up to four children aged 10 - 17.
• Work within the Model of Care - Pillars of Parenting.
• Implement trauma-informed therapeutic interventions.

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Care

Job description

Overview

Become a role model and make a difference to the lives of children in Hampshire!

The Role

Do you love working with children and young people and want to help make a significant difference to their lives?

If so, we are looking for Children’s Home Support Workers at our modern and well equipped children’s homes in Fareham and Havant.

What you’ll do

The home consists of facilities to support and improve the lives of up to four children aged between 10 - 17 who may have experienced emotional trauma. Working within our Model of Care - Pillars of Parenting, we focus on each child’s individual strengths to support them to develop and achieve positive outcomes. With support, children will experience the skill and expertise of Children’s Services framework of trauma informed therapeutic intervention with the goal of reuniting the child with their family or supporting their transition to independence.

What we’re looking for

We believe passionately in ensuring our support workers have the skills and knowledge to be able to parent and care for children in our care. Through working within our Model of Care – Pillars of Parenting – we focus on each child’s individual strengths to support them to develop and achieve positive outcomes.

A relevant Level 3 Diploma is desirable, or candidates must be prepared to complete this qualification, with support.

Why join us

In return, for your hard work and dedication Hampshire County Council can offer you an improved work-life balance through our excellent benefits package including:

• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Between 25 - 28 days annual leave entitlement (dependent on Local Authority service)
• Employee Support Services
• Family friendly policies