Waking Night Childrens Home Support Worker

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC624799
Salary Range: £26,018 - £27,111 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £15,821 - £16,486 per annum) plus Market Supplement of £3,000 pro-rata, per annum and enhancements for weekend and night work
Work Location: Hockley House, Romsey 
Hours per week: 22.5 
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 29 September 2026 

The Role:

Help shape brighter futures for children and young people at Hockley House.

Hockley House is a pioneering new children's home in Romsey, supporting 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, our specialist team provides intensive, trauma-informed support to help children build stability, resilience and the skills they need to thrive.

Joining Hockley House as a Waking Night 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 rest, feel secure and build positive relationships while remaining connected to their families and communities, supporting them towards greater independence and brighter futures.

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 young lives.

What you’ll do:

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Provide overnight supervision, ensuring children and young people feel safe, supported and secure throughout the night.
• Complete regular welfare checks and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Support young people to develop independence, routines and resilience.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver therapeutic care plans.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and positive outcomes.
• Help create a safe, nurturing and stable home environment.

What we’re looking for:

• A passion for supporting children and young people.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A compassionate, resilient and trauma-informed approach.
• The ability to remain calm and adaptable in challenging situations.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• A desire to make a lasting difference as part of an innovative service.

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Catering Assistant role, team and our values.  The section ‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about.  Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.

Why join us?

As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of vulnerable children while developing your own skills and career.

• Rewarding work: Make a positive difference in our service users’ lives, knowing that your efforts can create a lasting impact and enhance their quality of life.
• Training: We provide a full, in-depth and supportive induction programme along with continuous training and development.
• Career development: Receive a one-off payment of £500 upon successful completion of your Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (if you do not already hold this qualification).
• Supportive environment: Work within an inclusive, friendly, and collaborative team who take pride in their work and value and support each other.
• Ongoing development opportunities: We invest in your future, offering you the chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in the care sector.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online 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. Find more information here.

For more information about residential support careers with Hampshire County Council, please visit our website: Children’s Residential Care Careers

The role involves waking night shift work including weekend and bank holiday shifts.  

Please note, we're unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying

Other roles you may have experience of may include; Residential Support Worker, Children's Residential Care Worker, Youth Worker, Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Support Worker, Learning Support Assistant, Foster Care Support Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Family Support Worker, Outreach Worker

Additional Information:

Waking Night Childrens Home Support Worker Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

The post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

For general enquiries, please contact [email removed]

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Helen Gunniss, Hockley House Manager on [email removed]

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

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