Children's Residential Support Worker Duration: Initially 3 months Hours: Various shifts available Rate: £17 umbrella an hour (£13.83 PAYE an hour) Location: Southampton, Winchester, Andover, Basingstoke, Havant, Fareham, Hook Hampshire County Council are looking for a number of Children's Residential Support Workers to join one of their Residential Homes based across Hampshire Responsibilities: Act 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 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 Provide a highly structured, stimulating and caring environment for young people who may display extreme behaviour and high levels of distress Requirements: Positive Behaviour Management training or (PMVA) - Prevention & Management of Violence & Aggression Valid UK manual drivers license Experience of working with children, young people or adults within a residential, secure or similar setting Understanding of safeguarding Level 3 (or equivalent) Diploma in Residential Childcare Professional experience related to residential child care Level 2 in Functional Skills (which is a C-grade GCSE in both English and Maths)