Role Responsibility
We offer a competitive salary starting at £26,515, along with a staff benefits package and excellent career development opportunities in 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 accommodations, collectively called Reception Centres. These centres and their services are managed by a diverse team committed to protecting children and supporting their first steps towards a more permanent UK home.
We are seeking Night Residential Support Workers with experience working with children who enjoy direct work and providing support in a residential setting. 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 plays a crucial role in supporting 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 position requires working across a rolling shift pattern, including regular weekend shifts.
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 post is considered a customer-facing position by KCC, and statutory duties under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) require post holders to have sufficient spoken English/Welsh. Standards are outlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
A Full UK Driving Licence is required. The Council is committed to reasonable adjustments; applications will be considered if unable to drive due to a disability.
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