Hampshire County Council is looking for a Secure Childrens Home Support Worker (Weekends). It’s a permanent post based in Southampton paying £27,780 to £30,564 a year.
About the role
Weekend support worker role at Swanwick Lodge, a secure residential home for up to ten children with complex attachment, mental health and behavioural needs. Works as a therapeutic parent and role model, with on-site education and health teams.
About Hampshire County Council
Hampshire County Council is the upper-tier council for Hampshire outside Southampton and Portsmouth, working alongside eleven district and borough councils including Basingstoke and Deane, Winchester, Test Valley, Eastleigh, Fareham, Havant and New Forest. Based in Winchester, it runs county-wide services including education, social care, highways, transport, libraries and waste disposal.
What they’re looking for
- Passion for helping children
- Patience, empathy and emotional resilience
- Physically able to do role and training
- Right to work in UK (no sponsorship)
- Criminal Records Check required
- Experience in residential or secure setting an advantage
What’s on offer
- Market supplement of £5,000 pro-rata
- Enhancements for evenings and weekends
- All required training provided
- Regular ongoing training and support
- Four-week induction with mandatory training
How to apply
You apply directly with Hampshire County Council: the Apply button takes you to their full advert.
Interested in this role?
You’ll complete your application on Hampshire County Council’s website.
