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 social work practice with these children, recognized as Outstanding by Ofsted. It is developing into a national centre of excellence for social work practice, 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 are run by a diverse team committed to protecting children and supporting their journey to a more permanent home in the UK.
We are looking for Reception Centre Workers with experience working with children, who excel in direct support and working 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 for UAS children during their early stages in 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, with weekly alternating shifts and regular weekend cover.
Our Offer
* Full induction and training opportunities
* Basic salary between £26,515 and £28,850
* Annual leave of 27 days, increasing to 29 days after 5 years of service
* Relocation packages up to £8,000
* Excellent local government pension scheme
* Opportunities for career development
* Opportunity 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 candidates to have sufficient spoken English/Welsh for the role. The position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check and requires a Full UK Driving Licence. Reasonable adjustments will be made for applicants unable to drive due to disability.
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