Overview
Support Worker - Children’s Contract – Location: Kent – Salary: £27,264.00 - £42,287.00 per annum – Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, 8:30am - 5:00pm – Contract Type: Permanent.
Our client, a leading provider of housing solutions, is seeking a dedicated professional to join their team. Reporting to the Support Worker Team Manager and working collaboratively as part of a team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality support and achieving positive outcomes for care leavers, including unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people. The role focuses on supporting their transition into adulthood and independent living.
Responsibilities
* Manage a caseload of young people, delivering tailored support in line with individual care and pathway plans.
* Support young people in developing independent living skills and making positive life choices around education, budgeting, and social engagement.
* Conduct regular property visits to ensure living standards meet health and safety requirements, reporting maintenance issues promptly.
* Coordinate and attend move-ins and inductions, ensuring young people understand house rules, responsibilities, and support services available.
* Liaise effectively with social workers, external agencies, and internal departments to ensure integrated service delivery and timely issue resolution.
* Maintain accurate records, update care plans, and ensure compliance with safeguarding, data protection, and contract standards.
* Attend audits and contribute to internal reviews by communicating findings clearly and supporting continuous service improvement.
* Participate in staff meetings, training, and development activities to enhance performance and meet contractual obligations.
* Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion by respecting cultural, religious, and individual needs across all aspects of service delivery.
Required Qualifications and Skills
* NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Social Care (or equivalent), or a commitment to achieve the qualification within an agreed timeframe.
* Strong knowledge and understanding of the Children’s Act and relevant legislation within Children’s Social Care.
* Proven experience working with young people in a care or supported housing setting.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong, professional relationships with young people, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
* Able to remain calm and perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
* Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle essential, with daily travel required to support the Children’s Contracts Team while working remotely.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Mileage expenses (claimable from home)
* Health Membership
* Life cover
* 6-month probation period
* 4% employer and 4% employee pension contribution
* Laptop, phone, and other equipment as needed
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Referral scheme
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, in accordance with the responsibilities of the role.
Please contact Kerrie Collett on 07778 403485 to learn more, or submit your application today.
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