Role Responsibility
We offer a competitive salary starting at £26,515, a staff benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities within an expanding service for UAS children. No two days are the same.
Kent County Council's Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking (UAS) Children's Service provides accommodation and support to newly arrived unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in Kent. The Service leads on social work practice with these children, recognized as Outstanding by Ofsted. It is developing as a national centre of excellence, and we are seeking passionate individuals to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Children's Home teams. The Reception and Safe Care Services are Kent County Council owned, Ofsted-regulated children's homes and supported accommodation, collectively called Reception Centres. These centres are run by a diverse team committed to protecting children and supporting their journey to more permanent homes across the UK.
We are seeking Night Residential Support Workers with experience working with children, who excel in direct work and providing support in residential settings. Successful candidates should have strong communication skills, be innovative, and passionate about their work. This role involves managing routines, setting goals for young people, maintaining timekeeping, and fostering a learning environment. It is crucial during the early stages of UAS children's integration into the UK.
If you are enthusiastic about working with adolescents, understand the UAS children's journey, and want to help achieve the best outcomes, please apply.
This role requires working across a rolling shift pattern, including weekends.
Our Offer
* Full induction
* Training and development opportunities
* Basic salary between £26,515 and £28,850
* Annual leave of 27 days (29 days after 5 years of service)
* Relocation packages up to £8,000
* Excellent local government pension scheme
* Opportunities for career development
* Chance to expand knowledge in niche areas of social work and working with children seeking asylum
This position is customer-facing, and under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016), the Council requires post holders to have sufficient spoken English/Welsh. Standards are detailed in the Job Description/Person Specification.
The role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check and requires holding a Full UK Driving Licence. The Council is committed to reasonable adjustments for applicants unable to drive due to a disability.
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