Children\'s Support Worker (Woodside)

Overview

ARC HD Services Ltd is part of Community Integrated Care and is a specialist care provider that delivers residential care and 1:1 support for young people aged 9-18 who face significant social, emotional, and mental health difficulties. These include conditions such as ASD, ADHD, PTSD, eating disorders, and trauma-related behavioural challenges. They operate three children\’s homes, each designed to support up to three young people. The homes are warm, welcoming, and homely, with a strong emphasis on individualised, child-centred care. Each young person has their own bedroom, bathroom, and lounge, alongside communal areas for meals and social interaction. We are looking to recruit a Support Worker to join our team at Woodside on a full time permanent contract supporting the next generation to live the best life possible.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with a young person during each shift.
• Support shifts range from 9 to 15 hours, with flexible breakdowns based on the young person’s needs.
• Sleep-in duties are part of the role.
• Receive specialist training in attachment theories, trauma-informed practice, and other relevant areas.
• Spend your shift with the person you support, making the biggest impact on their lives.

Who you’ll be supporting & what the role involves

Woodside is a calm, homely, and therapeutic bungalow supporting up to three young people aged 11-18. We specialise in helping children and adolescents facing mental health challenges including ASD, ADHD, PTSD, eating disorders, emotional and behavioural difficulties, and significant childhood trauma.

• A diverse, empathic, and caring team united by the goal of putting young people first.
• A child-centred approach tailored to each young person’s journey and aspirations.
• Encouraging community involvement and promoting humour and warmth.
• Creating a space that’s described as calm, homely, and welcoming.
• Being part of a supportive and passionate team focused on achieving the best outcomes.

About the Home

• A spacious bungalow with private bedrooms, bathrooms, and lounges for each young person.
• A large communal lounge and dining room for shared meals and connection.
• A private back garden with a summer house and outdoor seating.
• Located in the village of Grateley, with easy access to Andover, Salisbury, Southampton, Basingstoke, and the New Forest.
• Grateley train station is a short walk away, offering direct links to London in under two hours.

What we stand for / Values

• A diverse, empathic, and caring team united by the goal of putting young people first.
• A child-centred approach tailored to each young person’s journey and aspirations.
• Encouraging community involvement and charity fundraising.
• Promoting humour and warmth—we laugh with our young people and at ourselves.
• Creating a space that’s calm, homely, and welcoming.
• Becoming part of our supportive family who loves what we do and strives for the best outcomes.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Previous experience is desirable but not essential as you will be trained and supported.
• Passionate about working with young people to encourage participation in education, provide social and independence learning opportunities, and emotional support.
• Ability to work in a team and build trusting relationships with children and colleagues.
• Willingness to engage in flexible shift patterns and undertake sleeping-in duties as required.
• Full driving licence (for a manual car) is preferred for some roles.
• Enhanced DBS check (or update) required.

Benefits & Additional Information

• Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and 6 weeks paid holiday per year (pro-rata for part-time).
• Pension scheme and no uniform; casual clothing allowed.
• Flexible working hours & shift patterns, with guaranteed and contracted hours.
• DBS / PVG costs paid by us.
• Ongoing continued professional development and progression opportunities.
• Supportive leaders and a strong team culture.
• Shopping discounts scheme and welfare investments, including a wellbeing focus.
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.
• We operate in one location and do not require a car driver for every role.

Important notes

NB – ARC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share that commitment. Please note that depending on the volume of applications, the vacancy may be closed before the advertised end date. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.

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