Support Worker – Young people

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS

Job summary

KHR - Recruitment Specialists in Kent is seeking a Young Persons Support Worker to support young people leaving care across multiple locations. You will manage a personal caseload, travel regularly to homes, and provide face-to-face support to help them transition to independent living.

You’ll work closely with social workers and other professionals, promoting budgeting, education and social activities while maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in care or similar settings.
• Experience supporting vulnerable young people.
• Knowledge of safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of young people and provide regular support.
• Visit young people in their homes and provide practical support.
• Help young people develop independent living skills.
• Support with budgeting, education, social activities and accessing services.
• Assist with moving into accommodation and completing inductions.
• Support care plans and pathway plans and monitor progress.
• Identify and report safeguarding concerns and incidents.

Skills

Childcare experience

Youth support

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Caseload management

Resilience

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Social Care or equivalent

Tools

Enhanced DBS

Job description

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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.