About this role
Job 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.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Desirable
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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
Employer's website https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)