Children's Home Residential Team Supervisor (Hockley House) HCC618881

Job Details:

Salary Range: £32,359 - £35,451 per annum, inclusive of £1,500 per annum Market Supplement 
Work Location: Hockley House Residential Home, Romsey 
Hours per week: 37 (part time applications will also be considered) to include shifts over a 7-day period and overnight working
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 27 October 2024
Interview Date: 29 October and 4 November 2024

The Role:

This is an exciting and rare opportunity to be part of the Leadership Team, supporting Registered Manager and Deputy Managers in a brand-new children's home in Romsey, Hampshire, that will be applying for Ofsted registration. Due to open in early 2025, the home will comprise of three self-contained living areas and a communal space. Innovative in purpose and approach, Hockley House will meet the complex needs of an identified cohort of children who have significant emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs which do not meet the criteria for treatment in hospital, or the threshold for secure accommodation, but require a high level of support.

With a planned multi-agency intervention package, children will experience the skill and expertise of Children's Services residential and education staff, along with co-located Health Services who will work within a common framework of trauma informed therapeutic intervention. Creating this new local provision will enable the children to maintain family contacts, with the goal of reuniting the child with their family or supporting their transition to independence.

We are looking for caring, creative and passionate people with the ability to build warm, positive and strong relationships which will form solid foundations for positive outcomes for our children. 

You will also apply your understanding of multi-disciplinary approaches and effective partnership working to develop and sustain an aspirational, child centred culture and an integrated approach to maximise the outcomes for children. You will play a role in shaping and implementing the service before it is operational and ensuring that the delivery and continuous improvement of the service meets stringent quality standards. Ideally you will hold a Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or be prepared to complete this within 2 years of appointment, backed up by excellent communication skills and experience in leadership.

Once the home opens the role will involve shift work including a range of early, late or weekend shifts (including sleep-in shifts). Before this, you will work a combination of shifts and core office hours to support yours and the team's induction and preparations for opening. 

What We Can Offer You:

In return, for your hard work and dedication Hampshire County Council can offer you an improved work-life balance through our excellent benefits package including:

• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contributions starting at 16.1% of your salary).
• Between 25 - 28 days annual leave entitlement (dependant on Local Authority service).
• Employee Support Services.
• Family friendly policies.

To view the full list of benefits available to you, visit our employee benefits page.

Additional Information:

Children's Home Residential Team Supervisor Job Description and Person Specification

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a criminal records check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Helen Gunniss, Hockley House Manager on 03707 796744