Support Worker – Children’s Contract

Support Worker – Children’s Contract

Location: Kent
Salary: £28,377 per annum
Hours: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week, 8:30am–5:00pm
Contract: Permanent

About the Role

Our client, a leading provider of housing solutions, is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join their Children’s Contracts Team.

Reporting to the Support Worker Team Manager and working collaboratively as part of a wider team, you will provide high-quality support to care leavers, including unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people, helping them transition successfully into adulthood and independent living.

You will manage a caseload of young people, providing personalised support, promoting independence and helping them achieve positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage a caseload of young people, delivering tailored support in line with individual care and pathway plans.

* Support young people to develop independent living skills and make positive choices around education, budgeting and social engagement.

* Conduct regular property visits to ensure living standards meet health and safety requirements, reporting maintenance issues promptly.

* Coordinate and attend move-ins and inductions, ensuring young people understand house rules, responsibilities and the support services available.

* Liaise effectively with social workers, external agencies and internal departments to ensure integrated service delivery and timely resolution of issues.

* Maintain accurate records, update care plans and ensure compliance with safeguarding, data protection and contractual standards.

* Attend audits and contribute to internal reviews, communicating findings clearly and supporting continuous service improvement.

* Participate in staff meetings, training and development activities to enhance performance and meet contractual requirements.

* Promote equality, diversity and inclusion by respecting the cultural, religious and individual needs of all young people.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

* NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Social Care or an equivalent qualification, or a commitment to achieve the qualification within an agreed timeframe.

* Strong knowledge and understanding of the Children Act and relevant legislation relating to Children’s Social Care.

* Proven experience working with young people within a care, supported housing or similar environment.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

* The ability to build and maintain strong, professional relationships with young people, colleagues and external stakeholders.

* The ability to remain calm and work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

* A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle, as daily travel is required to support the Children’s Contracts Team while working remotely.

Benefits

* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

* Mileage expenses, claimable from home

* Health membership

* Life cover

* 6-month probation period

* 4% employer and 4% employee pension contributions

* Laptop, phone and other equipment provided as required

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Employee referral scheme

Apply Today

If you are passionate about supporting young people and have the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a team dedicated to helping young people develop the skills, confidence and independence they need to successfully transition into adulthood.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a satisfactory DBS check, in accordance with the responsibilities of the role.

To apply or find out more:
Please contact Kerrie Collett on (phone number removed) or submit your application today
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed