Residential Care Worker HCC616274

Job Details:

Salary Range: You can expect to earn £28,628 – £31,326 per annum
Salary Range: £25,628 - £28,326 per annum (plus a market supplement of £3,000 pro rata ,per annum)
Work Location: The Mead Children's Home, Odiham
Hours per week: 37 to include shifts over a 7-day period (part time applications will also be considered subject to discussion). This role also entails overnight ‘sleep-in’ shifts, for an allowance of £39.24 per shift.
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 19 May 2024
 

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Caron Chatfield, Registered Manager, caron.chatfield@hants.gov.uk

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 Residential Support Workers at our children’s homes across Hampshire. 
 

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). 

Additional Information:

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, visit the HCC employee benefits page
 

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

To view the full job description and person specification, please click here

Please note, shortlisting and interviews will take place on regular, rolling basis for these roles as applications are received. 

We are not currently accepting applications from candidates who require sponsorship. 

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a criminal records check. Please note, we will take up references prior to interview