Resettlement Support Worker – UAS Children

Kent County Council; Painter's Forstal; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full induction

Training & development

29 days leave

LGPS pension

Career development

Experience with UAS children

Job summary

Kent County Council is recruiting for a Reception Centre Worker at Acacia Court in Faversham, Kent. This role focuses on direct work with Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking (UAS) children in a residential setting, supporting routines, goal setting, and safeguarding in a 16–17 age group.

The role requires the ability to work a rolling shift pattern, including weekends, and a Full UK Driving Licence. Enhanced DBS clearance is required and English language proficiency is essential for effective

Qualifications

• Experience of working with UAS children in a residential setting.
• Ability to manage routines and set achievable goals for young people.
• Commitment to safeguarding and providing trauma-informed support.
• Requirement to work across a rolling shift pattern, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily routines at the reception centre and support residents.
• Set goals and monitor progress for young people in care.
• Maintain timekeeping and ensure learning activities are facilitated.
• Provide support in a residential setting for UAS children aged 16–17.

Skills

Direct work with children

Time management

Stakeholder communication

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Kent County Council is recruiting for a Reception Centre Worker at Acacia Court in Faversham, Kent. This role focuses on direct work with Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking (UAS) children in a residential setting, supporting routines, goal setting, and safeguarding in a 16–17 age group.

The role requires the ability to work a rolling shift pattern, including weekends, and a Full UK Driving Licence. Enhanced DBS clearance is required and English language proficiency is essential for effective