Full job descriptionSupport Worker (Children and Young adults) - *IMMEDIATE START*


Join our dedicated team as a Support Worker, where you will provide high-quality support and positive outcomes for young people leaving care, including unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people.

Location: Various services across Kent, with hybrid working
Salary: £13.50/hr to £17.00/hr*, plus mileage
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm)
Contract Type: 3-month block booking with excellent permanent opportunities
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP OR ARE A NON-DRIVER.


This role supports their transition into adulthood and independent living. Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle as daily travel is required.

Day-to-day of the role:
*Manage a caseload of 8x young people within the registered service provision.
*Provide support and guidance to young people living independently, according to individualised support plans
*Assist in developing young people’s independent living skills.
*Promote and encourage positive life choices such as social activities, budgeting, and education.
*Provide on-call assistance as required to young people, staff, social services, and management.
*Ensure all safeguarding issues are addressed and signposted in accordance with company policies and procedures.
*Attend meetings (virtual weekly and in-person monthly) to share updates with peers and Housing Officers
*Plan your own working week, with emphasis on keeping accurate and detailed logs of your time with each young person
Additional Information:
*This role is not open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system.
*This role requires applicants to hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle

If this role sounds of interest, and you are a driver and have full right to work in the UK, apply now to be contacted for an initial screening call!