Last updated: 30 May 2026
Southampton City Council commissions children's residential care as a unitary authority separate from Hampshire County Council — one of England's largest shire-county commissioners. Southampton-based residential roles often involve working alongside Hampshire, Portsmouth and Isle of Wight counterparts, with the Solent sub-region operating collaborative sufficiency and commissioning arrangements.
Southampton employers value candidates who understand the Solent sub-regional commissioning footprint and who can work confidently with the mix of in-house and independent-sector provision operating across Hampshire.
Ofsted-registered children's homes: approximately 330 registered children's homes
Sector vacancy rate: 21%
Kent, Hampshire and Surrey are among England's highest-commissioning authorities, and proximity to London intensifies competition for experienced residential staff
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