Waking Night Childrens Home Support Worker Hcc624799

Help shape brighter futures for children and

young people at Hockley House.Hockley House is a pioneering new

children's home in Romsey, supporting young people aged 12-18 with complex

emotional, behavioural and mental health needs. As Hampshire's first

residential home to bring together social care, healthcare and education in one

setting, our specialist team provides intensive, trauma-informed support to

help children build stability, resilience and the skills they need to thrive.

Joining Hockley House as a Waking Night

Support Worker is a rare opportunity to be part of a brand-new service.

Working alongside residential, health and education professionals, you'll help

create a safe, nurturing environment where young people can rest, feel secure

and build positive relationships while remaining connected to their families

and communities, supporting them towards greater independence and brighter

futures.

Main duties of the job

Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.

Provide overnight supervision, ensuring children and young people feel safe, supported and secure throughout the night.

Complete regular welfare checks and maintain accurate records and reports.

Support young people to develop independence, routines and resilience.

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver therapeutic care plans.

Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and positive outcomes.

Help create a safe, nurturing and stable home environment.

About us

As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of vulnerable children while developing your own skills and career.

• Rewarding work: Make a positive difference in our service users lives, knowing that your efforts can create a lasting impact and enhance their quality of life.
• Training: We provide a full, in-depth and supportive induction programme along with continuous training and development.
• Career development: Receive a one-off payment of £500 upon successful completion of your Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (if you do not already hold this qualification).
• Supportive environment: Work within an inclusive, friendly, and collaborative team who take pride in their work and value and support each other.
• Ongoing development opportunities: We invest in your future, offering you the chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in the care sector.
• 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.

Please note, we're unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,018 to £27,111 a year

Plus Market Supplement of £3,000 pro-rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

F0017-26-0192

Job locations

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB

United Kingdom

Hockley House

Hayter Gardens

ROMSEY

Hampshire

SO51 7QU

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains

further information and details regarding this role

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains

further information and details regarding this role

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Desirable

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Desirable

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Desirable

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Desirable

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire County Council

Address

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire County Council

Address

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains

further information and details regarding this role

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Desirable

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Desirable

• Please see link to Candidate Pack