Childrens Homes Support Worker

Job Title: Childrens Support WorkerLocation: SouthamptonContract Type: TempSalary: 17.35 - 22.55 per an hour About the Role Connect2Hampshire are currently recruiting for Childrens Residential Support workers to work in one of Hampshire County Councils Children''s residential home based in Southampton, Hampshire. You will work as part of a diverse and supportive team of professional carers to provide a highly structured, stimulating and caring environment for young people who may display extreme behaviour and high levels of distress, and who may have great difficulty forming and maintaining relationships. What is the day-to-day of the role: This is an opportunity for you to join a dedicated team as a Childrens Support Worker in a childrens residential home. Acts as a therapeutic parent and role model to the children in the home by building positive, trusting relationships and supporting them to feel safe and cared for. Requires a great capacity for patience, empathy, understanding and the ability to stay kind, consistent and respectful even when faced with extremely challenging behaviour. Includes the use of positive behaviour management strategies and physical restraint when required. Day-to-day activities can include cooking, cleaning, engaging in messy play and leisure activities, and helping with the personal hygiene of a child. You will work a shift pattern, whereby you will work shifts which include weekends and sleep in duties, flexible working requests can be ..... full job details .....