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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.

Waking Night Childrens Home Support Worker

Company: Hampshire County Council

Salary: £26,018 to £27,111 a year, pro rata

Hours: Part-time

Location: Romsey, SO51 7QU

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 15 Sept 2026

Closing date: 29 Sept 2026

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.

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.

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.

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