Role Responsibility
We offer a competitive salary starting at £32,933, along with a staff benefits package and excellent career development opportunities within an expanding service for UAS children.
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 UAS children in Kent, recognized as Outstanding by Ofsted. It is developing as a centre of excellence for social work practice nationally, and we are seeking passionate individuals to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Reception Centre team. 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, and the services they provide to children, are managed by a diverse team of managers and workers committed to protecting children and supporting their journey towards a more permanent home elsewhere in the UK.
We are seeking Reception Centre Managers to oversee the daily operations of the reception centre, ensuring all UAS children receive the support they need. The manager should model good practice and organize staff to support children during their stay, from practical and educational objectives to emotional support.
Applicants should have previous experience working with UAS children and possess the energy and drive to excel. If you are passionate about UAS children, enthusiastic, and a leader by example, please apply.
This position requires working across a rolling shift pattern, with weekly alternating shifts, including regular weekend cover.
Our Offer
* Full induction
* Training and development opportunities
* Basic salary between £32,933 and £37,188
* Annual leave of 29 days, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service
* Relocation packages up to £8,000
* Excellent local government pension scheme
* Opportunities for career progression
* Development of knowledge in niche areas of social work and working with children seeking asylum
This role is considered customer-facing by KCC. The Council has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure post holders have sufficient command of spoken English/Welsh for effective job performance, as detailed in the Job Description/Person Specification.
The position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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