Support Worker post at Hampshire County Council's children's home, caring for up to four children aged 10 to 17 who may have experienced emotional trauma. The work centres on trauma-informed relationships, day-to-day physical and emotional care, progress in education and life skills, and keeping care plans, records and risk assessments up to date. The home follows the Pillars of Parenting model, aiming to reunite children with their families or prepare them for independence. The essential criteria sit in a separate candidate pack, so that is where to check fit.
What the job involves
- Build trauma-informed relationships with children, families and professionals to advocate for children's needs
- Provide physical and emotional care in a safe, supportive setting
- Help children make progress in education, life skills and personal development
- Contribute to care plans, keep accurate records and write reports for families and professionals
- Carry out risk assessments and apply safeguarding practice and policies
- Complete ongoing training to meet legislative and care standards
What’s offered
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Occupational sick pay
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured, with 24/7 telephone support, online resources, and legal and financial advice
- Access to the council's training and learning development resources
- Career development and growth opportunities
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
