Children's Homes Support Worker


Company:	Hampshire County Council
Salary:	£27,780 - £30,564
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Romsey, SO51 7QU
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Aug 2026
Closing date:	6 Sept 2026

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Summary

Help shape brighter futures for children and young people at Hockley House.

Hockley House is a pioneering new children's home in Romsey for young people aged 12-18 with complex emotional, behavioural and mental health needs. As Hampshire's first residential home to bring together social care, healthcare and education in one setting, we're helping children build stability, resilience and brighter futures through intensive, trauma-informed support.

Joining Hockley House as a Support Worker is a rare opportunity to be part of a brand-new service. Working alongside residential, health and education professionals, you'll help create a safe, nurturing environment where young people can build confidence, develop independence and achieve positive outcomes.

What you'll do

• Build positive, trauma-informed relationships with children, young people, families and professionals.

• Provide high-quality physical, emotional and practical support in a safe and nurturing environment.

• Support children and young people to achieve positive outcomes in education, life skills and personal development.

• Contribute to care plans, maintain accurate records and prepare reports for families and professional agencies.

• Promote safeguarding and wellbeing through effective risk assessment and safe working practices.

• Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver therapeutic care and support plans.

What we're looking for

• A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, or the willingness to achieve this qualification with our support.

• An understanding of child development, safeguarding and trauma-informed care.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• A compassionate, resilient and child-centred approach.

• The ability to remain calm and adaptable in challenging situations.

• Confidence using IT systems and maintaining accurate records.

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

Why join us?

As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of vulnerable children while developing your own skills and career.

• Career development: Receive a one-off payment of £500 upon successful completion of the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (if you do not already hold this qualification).

• Supportive environment: Join an inclusive, friendly and collaborative team that values and supports one another.

• Employee support: Access Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 support, wellbeing 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. Find out more here.

Our service which operates all year round 24/7 and your shift pattern will include some bank holidays, weekends and sleep in duties. Enhancements are paid in line with the HCC salary policy.

Please note, we're 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.

Other roles you may have experience of may include; Residential Support Worker, Children's Residential Care Worker, Youth Worker, Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Support Worker, Learning Support Assistant, Foster Care Support Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Family Support Worker, Outreach Worker

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