Company

Hampshire County CouncilSee more

addressAddressSouthampton, Hampshire
CategoryTravel & Tourism

Job description

Job Details:
Salary range: £23,115 - £24,140 per annum (plus a market supplement of £5,000 per annum & enhancements for unsocial hours, Sundays and Bank Holidays)
Work location: Swanwick Lodge, Southampton, commutable from Winchester, Eastleigh, Portsmouth, Fareham
Hours per week: 37 hours per week (on a four week fixed rota)
Contract type: Permanent
Closing Date: 01 April 2024
Are you passionate about helping Hampshire’s most vulnerable children?

We have an opportunity for you to join our great team as a Night Care Officer

We are looking for dedicated and compassionate staff to join our workforce at Swanwick Lodge, a secure children’s home in the heart of Hampshire. Swanwick Lodge accommodates 10 children aged 11-17 who have been placed in a secure residential setting for their own safety and wellbeing. We provide full care, education and healthcare for children

You will work as part of a diverse team, and your focus will be to monitor and provide care during the night for children, many of whom with complex care needs, to ensure their health, safety and wellbeing.

No formal qualifications are required; you will be provided with the necessary training and support required for the role, as well as opportunities to develop both personal and professional skills.

Our waking night shifts are 21.30 – 08.00 (10.5 hours per shift) if you would like to discuss shift patterns, please do contact us.

Additional Information:
Night Care Officer: Job Description and Person Specification

In return, Hampshire County Council can offer you an improved work-life balance through our excellent benefits package including:
  • Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contributions starting at 16.1% of your salary)
  • Between 24 - 27 days annual leave entitlement
  • Interest free travel loans and discounts
  • Employee Support Services
  • Family friendly policies
  • Golden Hello payment of £250*
  • A one off payment of £500 upon completion of your level 3 Diploma (if you do not already hold this)*
  • A retention payment of £3,000 upon achieving 3 years continuous service*
  • Subject to Terms and conditions

For more information about Swanwick Lodge, please visit our website
Vetting Requirements:
  • This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure (Criminal Records Check).
  • This role requires a Safeguarding Check. As such, please note, all previous employment involving contact with children will be contacted for an additional reference.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Call our Swanwick Lodge team on 01489 581913

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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Hampshire County Council

Southampton, Hampshire
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