We are seeking Night Reception Centre Managers who can support the night-to-night running of the reception centre, ensuring that all UAS children begin their resettlement journey with the support they need. The manager needs to be able to role model good practice and organise staff to support all UAS children during their stay from practical objectives and learning, through to emotional support.
We are looking for managers who have worked with UAS children previously and who have the energy and drive to strive for the best. If you are passionate about UAS children, enthusiastic and can lead by example, please apply.
Kent County Council’s Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking (UAS) Children’s Service provides accommodation and support to newly arrived UAS children in Kent. The Service is developing as a centre of excellence for social work practice nationally, and we are seeking passionate individuals to join it.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Service’s Reception Centre team. The Reception and Safe Care Services are Kent County Council owned, Ofsted regulated, children’s homes and supported accommodation, collectively termed Reception Centres. The Reception Centres, and the services they provide to children, are run by a diverse team of managers and workers, who are all committed to ensuring children are protected and supported to take the first steps in their journey to a more permanent home elsewhere in the UK.
This role is for Connors House, which is based in Canterbury and provides supported accommodation for UAS children aged 16-17, with a capacity of up to 44 children. Located in the centre of town, Connors House is well-located for children to access recreational spaces and services within the local community. It is already establishing links with local organisations to offer a variety of experiences for children.
This Reception Centre is subject to Ofsted regulations for Support Accommodation 2023.
This post will be required to work across a rolling shift pattern, including regular cover over weekends.
KCC’s employment offer for this role includes:
* Full induction
* Training and development opportunities
* Basic salary of between £32,933 and £37,188
* Annual leave allowance of 29 days after five years 30 days
* Excellent local government pension scheme
* Opportunities to develop in your career
* The opportunity to expand and develop your knowledge and skills of working with children seeking asylum
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This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service.
This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.