Job Description

Organisation

Southampton City Council

Service Area

Pathways Through Care & Resources

Job Location

Coxford Southampton SO16 5LH

Contract Length

Casual

Work Hours

Part time -Zero hours

Salary

37,279 to 40,778 FTE

Special Requirements

Enhanced DBS check required

Closing Date

26/10/2025

Job Reference

16080

We are looking for casual staff to undertake specific pieces of work with children, carers, and families on a sessional basis.



The sessional workers receive requests for a variety of work, ranging from low level support to intensive intervention during the day and overnight. These interventions may take place in the community, in family homes or at a specific venue supporting young people experiencing placement breakdown.

About the role:

You do not need a professional qualification for this work, but you must have experience of working with children and/or families and be able to demonstrate a genuine care and commitment to supporting them. You will work with varying levels of risk and be able to manage challenging situations when lone working in the community. You will need to be able to evidence your experience of working with children with a wide range of needs, ages and adapt your approaches accordingly.



Hours are flexible, to fit in with your personal and other work commitments, however preference will be given to people available for am/pm school transport, unsociable hours working and 24/7 support work as part of an experienced team. On occasions there may be requests for work at short notice at the times you can offer availability.



While the post is 0 hours, we do require people that will be able to be committed to undertaking some work at the times you have indicated you would be available.



In return you will have responsive manager access and support, group supervision and some training will be provided around specific piece of work to assist you.



If you feel you have the necessary background, experience, and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.

W

hat we can offer you

Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.


Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents Training and development, including coaching and mentoring Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer

F

or further information on our benefits package please visit

Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)

Contact details for informal discussion:

For further information and details please contact Adele Hardiman at adele.hardiman@southampton.gov.uk

Recruitment contact details:

Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk

Tel: 023 8083 4033

For more information about SCC please visit

Southampton City Council

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