Public Service Operational Delivery Officer - Apprentice Position for Care Leavers Service, Dover
Client:
Kent County Council
Location:
Dover, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
7
Posted:
25.08.2025
Expiry Date:
09.10.2025
Job Description:
Role Responsibility
Public Service Operational Delivery Officer - Apprentice Position for Care Leavers Service
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 Care Leavers to undertake a Level 3 Apprenticeship as a Public Services Delivery Officer, working within the Care Leavers 18+ Service of Integrated Children's Services. The role is based at Worrall House in West Malling or Dover District Council offices in Dover.
This apprenticeship offers a real salary and the chance to earn a Level 3 qualification while gaining valuable workplace skills and experience.
The 18+ Leaving Care Service supports Care Leavers aged 18-25 in areas such as education, employment, accommodation, financial stability, and emotional well-being as they transition into adulthood.
As part of the team, you will collaborate with staff and external providers to support projects related to accommodation, education, employment, training, and social media, while promoting the voice of the care leaver.
We are looking for:
* A caring individual with good communication skills
* Someone who enjoys working with young people and can serve as a good role model
* A motivated and eager learner
If you are interested in supporting Care Experienced adults in Kent, this could be the right position for you.
Our Offer includes:
* A starting salary of £9.96 per hour, increasing to the national minimum wage for your age after the first year and upon completion of the first year
* Option to enroll in the Local Government Pension scheme
* 28 days paid annual leave
* Flexible working arrangements
* Staff discounts through the Kent Rewards programme
* Access to staff support and development groups
* On-the-job training and supervision
* A bursary for Care Leavers under 25 accessing apprenticeships, subject to eligibility
You will work from the main office bases in West Malling and Dover.
Interested in the role? Please contact us for more information.
Application deadline: 12th September 2025
Interview dates: 29th September 2025 at Dover Civic Centre and 30th September 2025 at Worrall House, Kings Hill.
Care Leavers currently eligible for the 18+ Care Leaver Service can have a needs assessment with their Personal Adviser for additional support during their apprenticeship.
This is a customer-facing position. Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, KCC requires post holders to have sufficient command of spoken English/Welsh for effective job performance. Standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
This role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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