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. Recognized by Ofsted as Outstanding, the Service leads on social work practice with these children and is developing as a centre of excellence nationally. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Service's Reception Centre team. The Reception and Safe Care Services are children's homes and supported accommodations run by Kent County Council, collectively called Reception Centres. These centres are committed to protecting children and supporting their transition to more permanent homes across the UK.
We are looking for Reception Centre Workers with experience working with children who thrive in direct work and support roles in residential settings. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, be innovative, and passionate about their work. This role involves managing routines, setting goals for young people, facilitating learning, and 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 aim to achieve the best outcomes for them, please apply.
This position requires working across a rolling shift pattern, with weekly alternating shifts and regular weekend cover.
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
* Career development opportunities
* Opportunities to expand knowledge in niche areas of social work and working with children seeking asylum
This role is considered customer-facing under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). The Council requires applicants to have sufficient spoken English/Welsh for effective job performance, as specified in the Job Description/Person Specification.
This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
A Full UK Driving Licence is required. The Council will consider applications from individuals unable to drive due to a disability, with reasonable adjustments.
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