Waking Night Children's Home Support Worker

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC624233

Salary Range: £25,186 - £26,244 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £17,630 - £18,370 per annum), plus Market Supplement of £3,000 pro-rata, per annum, plus Enhancements

Work Location: Hockley House Residential Home, Romsey

Hours per week: 25.9

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 24 June 2026

The Role:

Become a role model and make a difference to the lives of children in Hampshire!

Do you enjoy working with children and want to help make a significant difference to their lives?

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a brand-new Children’s Home in Romsey. The home comprises of three self-contained living areas and a communal space. Innovative in purpose and approach, Hockley House meets 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 experience the skill and expertise of Children's Services residential and education staff, along with co-located Health Services who work within a common framework of trauma informed therapeutic intervention. Creating this new local provision enables children to maintain family contacts, with the goal of reuniting the child with their family or supporting their transition to independence.

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.

What you’ll do:

The role includes safeguarding responsibilities, risk assessment, behaviour management, accurate record-keeping, and adherence to policies and procedures. Staff are expected to report concerns, follow individual care plans, and undertake relevant training to maintain professional standards and contribute to the overall wellbeing and development of the children.

What we’re looking for:

We're looking for caring, creative and passionate people with the ability to work creatively to develop positive outcomes for our children. The key function of this role is to work directly with children. It requires a child centred approach and ability to build warm, positive and strong relationships with our children. You'll be a positive role model supporting children's goals and development.

Why join us?

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:

• On the job training and career progression opportunities


• 24 - 27 days pro-rata paid holiday, dependent 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 £500 upon completion of your Level 3 Diploma (if you do not already hold this)

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

Additional Information:

Waking Night Children's 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 protected]
For an informal chat about the role, Helen Gunniss, Hockley House Manager on 03707 796744