Children's Home Support Worker

2 days ago


Hampshire County Council, United Kingdom Hampshire County Council Full time

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC622482

Salary Range: £27,780 - £30,564 per annum, plus Market Supplement of £3,000 per annum

Work Location: Ferne Lodge, Fareham or Crofton House, Havant

Hours per week: 37

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 22 December 2025

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 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 days annual leave entitlement (dependent on Local Authority service)
  • Employee Support Services
  • Family friendly policies
Additional Information:

Children's Home Support Worker Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children's Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Warren Beadall, Registered Manager Crofton House on or Fi Durrant, Home Manager Ferne Lodge on


Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

 

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

 

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.



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