Support Worker - Young people

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.