Children's Home Support Worker (617229)

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC617229

Salary Range: £26,918 - £29,616 per annum, plus Market Supplement of £3,000 per annum

Work Location: The Mead, Basingstoke

Hours per week: 37 to include shifts over a 7-day period 

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 1 December 2024

Become a role model and make a difference to the lives of children in Hampshire!

Do you love working with children and young people and want to help make a significant difference to their lives? If so, we are looking for Children Support Workers at The Mead in Basingstoke.

We believe passionately in ensuring our youth support workers have the skills and knowledge to be able to parent and care for children in our care. Through working within our Model of Care - Pillars of Parenting, we focus on each child’s individual strengths to support them to develop and achieve positive outcomes. 

The key function of this role is to work directly with children and young people. It requires a child centred approach and ability to build warm, positive and strong relationships with our children. You will be a positive role model supporting children's goals and development.

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). 

For more information about residential support careers with Hampshire County Council, please visit our website.

In return, we can offer you:

• On the job training and career progression opportunities;


• 24 - 27 days paid holiday, dependant 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 £250 or £500 if you already hold a relevant Level 3 Diploma qualification; 


• A one-off payment of £500 upon completion of your Level 3 Diploma (if you do not already hold this);


• A one-off payment of £3,000 upon completing three years of continuous service.

To view the full list of benefits available to you, please visit our benefits page.

Additional Information:

Children's Home Support Worker Job Description and Person Specification

Vetting Requirements:

Please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview. 

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Jennifer Lockwood, Senior Administrative Officer on jen.lockwood@hants.gov.uk