Children's Support Worker

Connect2Hampshire

Andover, England, United Kingdom

Andover, England, United Kingdom

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Connect2Hampshire 🌟 Job Opportunity: Children's Residential Support Worker 🌟 📍 Location: Andover 📄 Contract Type: Temporary 💰 Salary: £17.91 - £35.82 per hour (depending on shift worked) About the Role Connect2Hampshire is recruiting Children's Residential Support Workers to join Hampshire County Council's residential home in Andover. You'll be part of a supportive and diverse team providing a structured, caring environment for young people who may display challenging behaviour and struggle with relationships. Your role is to act as a 'therapeutic parent', building positive, trusting relationships to help young people feel safe and cared for. This requires patience, empathy, and consistency, even in difficult situations. What You'll Do Support children through positive behaviour management strategies Engage in activities such as cooking, cleaning, messy play, leisure activities Assist with personal hygiene Use physical intervention when necessary (training provided)Required Skills & Qualifications ✔ Experience working with children, young people, or adults in residential/secure settings (advantageous but not essential) ✔ Passion for supporting young people with traumatic backgrounds ✔ Ability to manage challenging behaviour while maintaining positive relationships ✔ Physically fit to complete mandatory training ✔ Understanding of safeguarding ✔ UK Driving Licence Desirable Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete within 2 years) Knowledge of child protection Functional Skills Level 2 (GCSE Grade C/4 in English & Maths)Benefits ✅ 24 days annual leave ✅ Flexible shift patterns to suit your lifestyle ✅ Ongoing training and professional development About Us Connect2Hampshire is a managed service agency owned by Hampshire County Council. We provide temporary, contract, and interim opportunities into the Council, built on values of ethics, trust, and care. Profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders. 📢 Ready to Apply? Upload your CV and apply online, or email (url removed) for more information. Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

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