Role Responsibility Please note that shortlisting decisions will be based on the whole application, including the ‘Reason for Application’ section. Within this section, please demonstrate how you meet the criteria within the person specification attached to the Job Description and why you would like to work with UAS children. 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 our service. 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 Oak Manor Reception Centre. Oak Manor is based in Cranbrook, Kent and is named after the Oak Trees of Kurdish Iran. Oak Manor provides supported accommodation for UAS children aged 16-17 years old, with a capacity of up to 34 children. Located in a rural setting, the centre offers views of green spaces and a peaceful atmosphere. Oak Manor is well established in the local community, where young people access a variety of activities and services. This Reception Centre is subject to Ofsted regulations for Support Accommodation 2023. 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. This post will be required to work across a rolling shift pattern, including regular cover over weekends.