Youth Support Worker — Transition to Independent Living

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

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.