Children's Home Support Worker HCC623695, Winchester SO23 8UB

Job summary

Support. Inspire. Change aChild's Future.

Join us as aSupport Workerat our modern, well-equipped children's home and be partof our dedicatedteam who are passionate about helping children andyoung people to thrive.

We provide care for up to four children aged10-17 who may have experienced emotional trauma. Working within our Pillars of Parenting model,you'll help each child build on theirstrengths, develop life skills, and achieve positive outcomes. With atrauma-informed approach, we aim to reunite children with their families orsupport their transition to independence.

Main duties of the job

What you'll do:

• Build positive, trauma-informed relationships withchildren, families and professionals to advocate for theirneeds.
• Provide high-quality physical and emotional care ina safe, supportive environment.
• Help children achieve progress in education,life's skills and personal development.
• Contribute to careplans, maintain accurate records, and writer reportsfor families and professionals.
• Ensure safety through risk assessments,safe guarding practices and compliance with policies.
• Engage in ongoing training and professionaldevelopment to meet legislative and care standards.

About us

Why join us?

• Make a difference:Createa nurturing environment where the lives of young people canbe transformed.
• Career growth and development:Take thenext step in your career and strengthen your skillsand expertise. You'll enjoyaccess to Hampshire County Councils wide range of training and learningdevelopment assets, which are known to be outstanding.
• Employee support:Access toHealth Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support yourphysical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite ofonline resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitivebenefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement,occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Other job titles may include: Child&Youth Support Worker, Residential Childcare Worker, ChildrensSupport Practitioner, Child Support Worker, Young Peoples SupportWorker, Youth Residential Worker, Residential Care Officer(Children)

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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.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire County Council
Address

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB

United Kingdom

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