Childrens Support Worker

0 Job Title: Children Support Worker Location: Hook Contract Type: Perm – Full-time Salary: £26,918 – £29,616 including a market supplement of £3000 About the Role Connect2Hampshire are currently recruiting for Children Residential Support workers to work in one of Hampshire County Councils Children residential home based in Hook, Hampshire. The key function of the role is to work directly with children and young people aged 10-18. Requiring a child centred approach and ability to build warm, positive and strong relationships with children. You will be a positive role model supporting children’s goals and development. What is the day-to-day of the role: This is an opportunity for you to join a dedicated team as a Childrens Support Worker in a childrens residential home – The Mead, Hook. Acts as a ‘therapeutic parent’ and role model to the children in the home by building positive, trusting relationships and supporting them to feel safe and cared for. Requires a great capacity for patience, empathy, understanding and the ability to stay kind, consistent and respectful even when faced with extremely challenging behaviour. Includes the use of positive behaviour management strategies and physical restraint when required. Day-to-day activities can include cooking, cleaning, engaging in messy play and leisure activities, and helping with the personal hygiene of a child. You will work a shift pattern, whereby you will work shifts which include weekends and sleep in duties, flexible working requests can be considered. Additional enhancements are paid for evenings, weekends and sleep ins (terms and conditions apply). Required Skills and Qualifications Experience of working with children, young people or adults within a residential, secure or similar setting is advantageous but not essential. You will be provided with training as well as regular ongoing training and support to develop both personal and professional skills. Passionate about working with young people who have experienced a traumatic childhood Able to respond to challenging behaviour whilst maintaining positive relationships support and an environment which enables young people to maximise their potential Be physical fit enough to undertake the role and complete mandatory training An understanding of safeguarding Using Appropriate IT and reporting systems to store information and keep accurate records Desirable Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Level 3 (or equivalent) Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete Level 3 (or equivalent) Diploma in Residential Childcare ( Or willingness to complete within 2 years of employment within 2 years of employment) Professional experience related to residential Child Care Knowledge of child protection Level 2 in Functional Skills, which is a C-grade (grade 4) GCSE in both English and Maths Benefits Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contributions starting at 16.1% of your salary). Between 24 – 27 days annual leave entitlement (dependant on Local Authority service). Employee Support Services. Family friendly policies. A Golden Hello payment of £250 or £500 if you already hold a relevant Level 3 Diploma qualification and after 3 months satisfactory service in role.* A on off payment of £500 upon completion of your Level 3 Diploma (if you do not already hold this)* A retention payment of £3,000 upon achieving 3 years continuous service About Us Connect2Hampshire is a managed service agency owned by Hampshire County Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders. Call to action: Upload your CV and apply on line or email brenda.moore should you require more information on the above vacancy Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP – A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates