Children's Homes Support Worker HCC 624960


Company:	Hampshire County Council
Salary:	£28,697 to £31,573 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Winchester, SO22 6AS
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Sept 2026
Closing date:	11 Oct 2026

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Summary

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 up to four children aged 10–17 who may have experienced emotional trauma. Working within our Pillars of Parenting model, you’ll help each child build on their strengths, develop life skills, and achieve positive outcomes. With a trauma-informed approach, we aim to reunite children with their families or support 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. Find out more about our open residential homes here. Watch our short video about open residential care at HCC.

• 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. Find more information here

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

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

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.

Other job titles may include: Child & Youth Support Worker, Residential Childcare Worker, Children’s Support Practitioner, Child Support Worker, Young People’s Support Worker, Youth Residential Worker, Residential Care Officer (Children)

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