Children's Home Support Worker
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,780 to £30,564 per year |
| Additional salary information: | plus Market Supplement of £3,000 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 February 2026 |
| Location: | Winchester, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hampshire County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HCC622000 |
Summary
Join us as a Support Worker at our modern, well-equipped children’s home and be part of our dedicated team who are passionate about helping children and young people to thrive.
We provide care for up to two children aged 10–17 who may have experienced emotional trauma. Working within our Pillars of Parenting model, you’ll help each child build on their strengths, develop life skills, and achieve positive outcomes. With a trauma-informed approach, we aim to reunite children with their families or support their transition to independence.
What you’ll do:
• Build positive, trauma-informed relationships with children, families and professionals to advocate for their needs.
• Provide high-quality physical and emotional care in a safe, supportive environment.
• Help children achieve progress in education, life skills and personal development.
• Contribute to care plans, maintain accurate records, and write reports for families and professionals.
• Ensure safety through risk assessments, safeguarding practices and compliance with policies.
• Engage in ongoing training and professional development to meet legislative and care standards.
What we’re looking for:
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete with support).
• Understanding of child development, safeguarding and trauma-informed care.
• Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Emotionally resilient and physically able to meet the demands of the role.
• Able to use IT systems.
Why join us?
• Make a difference: Create a nurturing environment where the lives of young people can be transformed.
• Career growth and development: Take the next step in your career and strengthen your skills and expertise. You’ll enjoy access to Hampshire County Council’s wide range of training and learning development assets, which are known to be outstanding.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Other job titles may include: Child & Youth Support Worker, Residential Childcare Worker, Children’s Support Practitioner, Child Support Worker, Young People’s Support Worker, Youth Residential Worker, Residential Care Officer (Children)
We provide care for up to two children aged 10–17 who may have experienced emotional trauma. Working within our Pillars of Parenting model, you’ll help each child build on their strengths, develop life skills, and achieve positive outcomes. With a trauma-informed approach, we aim to reunite children with their families or support their transition to independence.
What you’ll do:
• Build positive, trauma-informed relationships with children, families and professionals to advocate for their needs.
• Provide high-quality physical and emotional care in a safe, supportive environment.
• Help children achieve progress in education, life skills and personal development.
• Contribute to care plans, maintain accurate records, and write reports for families and professionals.
• Ensure safety through risk assessments, safeguarding practices and compliance with policies.
• Engage in ongoing training and professional development to meet legislative and care standards.
What we’re looking for:
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete with support).
• Understanding of child development, safeguarding and trauma-informed care.
• Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Emotionally resilient and physically able to meet the demands of the role.
• Able to use IT systems.
Why join us?
• Make a difference: Create a nurturing environment where the lives of young people can be transformed.
• Career growth and development: Take the next step in your career and strengthen your skills and expertise. You’ll enjoy access to Hampshire County Council’s wide range of training and learning development assets, which are known to be outstanding.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Other job titles may include: Child & Youth Support Worker, Residential Childcare Worker, Children’s Support Practitioner, Child Support Worker, Young People’s Support Worker, Youth Residential Worker, Residential Care Officer (Children)
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