Main characteristics
- Location
- Hampshire
- Company
- Connect2Hampshire
- Salary
- £23703 - £26401/annum plus £3000 market supplement pro rat
- Employment type
- Permanent
- Category
- Social Care / Nursing
Job summary
Are you Looking for an opportunity to work with Children and Young People in Residential units based across Hampshire?All Applicants must live in Hampshire UK !
Connect2Hampshire are currently recruiting for Childrens Home Support Worker to work in Children's residential homes across Hampshire.
At Connect2Hampshire, we work directly with Hampshire County Council, to fill all vacancies across the Council's residential homes.
Key requirements
- Minimum 2 years' experience in the Social Care sector
-Minimum 2 years' experience of working with Children and Young People
-NVQ Level 3 Children & Young People or Children & Young People's Workforce or equivalent
-Restraint trained or team teach
The role
You will be working in an environment with Children and Young people which may have complex needs, ensuring they feel safe at and secure in their environment at all times.
The ideal candidate will have some form of restrain training, have experience working with and supporting children and young people. You must be proactive, resilient, and trustworthy due to the nature of the service.
You must also be able to contribute to developing individual care plans and placements plans in conjunction with colleagues. Meeting children's basic needs in a way which demonstrates care for the child, acknowledges their individuality and enables them to learn how to meet their own needs.
You must be prepared to deal with any scenario which may occur on shift and be able to handle potential challenging behaviour and within a secure unit. If you are restraint trained we would love to hear from you!
The Residential homes across Hampshire we are recruiting for are listed below
Abenrise, Winchester
Candle Lodge, Chandlers Ford
Cypress Lodge, Basingstoke
Berry View - Andover
The Mead - Hook
What Hampshire County Council can offer you
Salary and career progression.
* Access to paid in-house training.
* 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 Golden Hello 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 retention payment of £3,000 upon achieving 3 years continuous serviceConnect2Hampshire are a recruitment agency part-owned by Hampshire County Council and work directly with them filling all vacancies across Hampshire.
Connect2Hampshire, part of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates
Benefits: plus £3000 market supplement pro rat
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