Support Worker - Young people

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

KHR - Recruitment Specialists is recruiting for a Children’s Contracts Support Worker in Kent. This role involves managing a caseload, traveling to multiple homes, and delivering practical support to young people as they move toward independent living.

You will work closely with social workers and professionals to equip young people with budgeting, education and life skills, while ensuring safeguarding and accommodation requirements are followed.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in a care, support or similar setting.
• Experience supporting vulnerable young people.
• Knowledge of safeguarding.
• Ability to manage own workload and caseload.
• Proactive, patient and resilient approach.
• NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Social Care or willingness to work towards one.
• Enhanced DBS
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own car - essential.
• Willingness to travel across Kent regularly

Responsibilities

• 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 and budgeting abilities.
• Supporting with education, social activities and accessing services.
• Assisting with moving into accommodation and completing inductions.
• Supporting care pathway plans and monitoring progress.
• Identifying safeguarding concerns and reporting incidents.
• Liaising with social workers, local authorities and other professionals.
• Ensuring accommodation standards are maintained and records updated.
• Collaborating with colleagues to deliver a high-quality service.

Skills

Caseload management

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Time management

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Social Care

Job description

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.