Children's Homes Support Worker Hcc624798

Help shape brighter futures for children and young people

at Hockley House.

Hockley House is a pioneering new children's

home in Romsey for 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, we're helping

children build stability, resilience and brighter futures through intensive,

trauma-informed support.

Joining Hockley House as a 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 build confidence, develop

independence and achieve positive outcomes.

Main duties of the job

What you'll do

• Build positive, trauma-informed relationships

with children, young people, families and professionals.

• Provide high-quality physical, emotional and

practical support in a safe and nurturing environment.

• Support children and young people to achieve

positive outcomes in education, life skills and personal development.

• Contribute to care plans, maintain accurate

records and prepare reports for families and professional agencies.

• Promote safeguarding and wellbeing through

effective risk assessment and safe working practices.

• Work collaboratively as part of a

multi-disciplinary team to deliver therapeutic care and support plans.

About us

Hockley House is proud to be rated Good in all areas by Ofsted, demonstrating our commitment to delivering high-quality care and support. This achievement reflects the dedication of our team and the strong, positive culture we have built together. Our Ofsted rating provides external recognition of the good practice that takes place every day, giving staff the confidence that they are part of a service that is respected and making a real difference. If you are looking for a rewarding role within a supportive, professional, and forward-thinking organisation, Hockley House is a great place to work, develop your career, and help transform lives.

As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of vulnerable children

• Career development: Receive a one-off payment of £500 upon successful completion of the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (if you don't already hold it)
• Supportive environment: Join an inclusive, friendly and collaborative team that values and supports one another
• Employee support: Access Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 support, wellbeing 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

Our service operates all year round 24/7 and your shift pattern will include some bank holidays, weekends and sleep in duties. Enhancements are paid

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£28,697 to £31,573 a year

actual £20,087 - £22,101 pa, plus Market Sup £3,000 pro-rata, pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

F0017-26-0191

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

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Desirable

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Person Specification

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

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Desirable

• Please see link to Candidate Pack