Shared Services Partnership
Waking Night Children's Home Support Worker
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Job Details:
Job Reference: HCC624233
Salary Range: £25,186 - £26,244 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £17,630 - £18,370 per annum), plus Market Supplement of £3,000 pro-rata, per annum, plus Enhancements
Work Location: Hockley House Residential Home, Romsey
Hours per week: 25.9
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 3 August 2026
The Role:
Become a role model and make a difference to the lives of children in Hampshire!
- Do you enjoy working with children and want to help make a significant difference to their lives?
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a brand-new Children’s Home in Romsey. The home comprises three self-contained living areas and a communal space. Innovative in purpose and approach, Hockley House meets the complex needs of an identified cohort of children who have significant emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs which do not meet the criteria for treatment in hospital, or the threshold for secure accommodation, but require a high level of support.
- With a planned multi-agency intervention package, children experience the skill and expertise of Children's Services residential and education staff, along with co-located Health Services who work within a common framework of trauma informed therapeutic intervention.
- Creating this new local provision enables children to maintain family contacts, with the goal of reuniting the child with their family or supporting their transition to independence.
The role involves waking night shift work including weekend and bank holiday shifts.
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.
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What you’ll do:
The role includes safeguarding responsibilities, risk assessment, behaviour management, accurate record-keeping, and adherence to policies and procedures. Staff are expected to report concerns, follow individual care plans, and undertake relevant training to maintain professional standards and contribute to the overall wellbeing and development of the children.
What we’re looking for:
We're looking for caring, creative and passionate people with the ability to work creatively to develop positive outcomes for our children. The key function of this role is to work directly with children. It requires a child-centred approach and ability to build warm, positive and strong relationships with our children. You'll be a positive role model supporting children's goals and development.
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:
- On the job training and career progression opportunities
- 24 - 27 days pro-rata paid holiday, dependent on local authority service
- Access to free and confidential Employee Support for you and your immediate family (including 24/7 counselling and advice)
- Opportunity to become a member of the Local Government Pension Scheme with Local Government employer contribution included
- A one-off payment of £500 upon completion of your Level 3 Diploma (if you do not already hold this)
For more information about residential support careers with Hampshire County Council, please visit our website: Children’s Residential Care Careers
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Additional Information:
Waking Night Children's Home Support Worker Candidate Pack
Vetting Requirements:
The 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:
For general enquiries, please contact care.careers@hants.gov.uk
For an informal chat about the role, Helen Gunniss, Hockley House Manager on 03707 796744
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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