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Role: Children's Contracts Support Worker
Contract Type: Temporary, Ongoing (Potential to Become Permanent)
Pay: 16.00ph
Location: Kent (Community-Based / Multiple Locations)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am-5 pm (40 Hours Per Week)
Travel: Regular travel to various homes and properties across Kent
We are currently recruiting for a Young Persons Support Worker to join an established housing and support provider in Kent.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people leaving care, including unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people, as they transition into adulthood and independent living.
About the Role
This is a community-based role, where you will support young people living in accommodation across Kent. You will have your own caseload and regularly travel to different properties to provide face-to-face support.
You will help young people develop the skills and confidence they need to live independently, while working closely with social workers and other professionals.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing a caseload of young people and providing regular support
- Visiting young people in their homes and providing practical support
- Helping young people develop independent living skills
- Supporting with budgeting, education, social activities and accessing services
- Assisting young people with moving into accommodation and completing inductions
- Supporting care plans and pathway plans and monitoring progress
- Identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns, incidents and other issues
- Liaising with social workers, local authorities and other professionals
- Ensuring young people understand house rules and accommodation requirements
- Checking that accommodation standards are maintained
- Maintaining accurate records and keeping case notes up to date
- Working closely with colleagues to ensure a high-quality service is delivered
About You
We are looking for someone passionate about supporting children and young people and helping them develop independence.
You will ideally have:
- Previous experience working with children or young people in a care, support or similar setting
- Experience supporting vulnerable young people
- Knowledge of safeguarding
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- The ability to manage your own workload and caseload
- A proactive, patient and resilient approach
- NVQ Level 3 in Children's Social Care or equivalent, or willingness to work towards one
- Enhanced DBS
- A full UK driving licence and access to your own car - essential
- The ability and willingness to travel across Kent regularly
Experience working with UASC, care leavers, looked-after children, supported accommodation or semi-independent living would be particularly advantageous.
If you have experience supporting young people and are looking for a rewarding community-based role where you can make a genuine difference, apply today to find out more.
KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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