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Floating Youth Support Worker - North/West Kent

Building Recruitment Company
Posted 15 days ago, valid for 9 days
Location

Sevenoaks, Kent TN14, England

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Floating Youth Support Worker position is available in various locations across North and West Kent with a salary of £26,000.
  • This is a fixed-term contract until June 2025, requiring 37 hours of work per week, primarily Monday to Friday, with flexibility based on service user needs.
  • Candidates must have at least one year of experience supporting children and young people and possess a current DBS check.
  • The role involves collaborating with local councils and housing providers to engage and support children and families entering safe accommodation.
  • A valid driver's license and access to a car are essential, and experience with domestic violence victims is desirable.
Floating Youth Support Worker LOCATIONS:           Various locations across North and West Kent.SALARY:                  £26,000DURATION:FTC till June 2025HOURS:                         37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)             (Flexible working hours dependent on the needs of the Service User) Note: WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP OR SUPPORT THOSE ON A SKILLED WORKER VISA.Daily Duties
  • Work with district councils, housing providers, KCC and other partners to promote the service and encourage referrals for appropriate children and young people.
  • Proactively engage children, young people and their families who are entering safe accommodation to ensure they are aware of the service.
  • Work respectfully and tenaciously to establish positive relationships with CYP and their families to secure meaningful engagement and understand their needs.
  • Maintain relationships with children and young people not yet ready to participate fully in the service.
  • Work creatively to capture the voices of children and young people and ensure that participation and co-production are core aspects of the service.
  • Explore all opportunities for talents and interests to be developed using local resources.
  • Facilitate group-based practitioner and peer led support groups.
  • Ensure a good level of support to children, young people and families, including onward referral to other agencies where necessary.
  • Implement specified evaluation tools and techniques to accurately evidence the impact of the service.
  • Keep clear accurate records and provide the required monitoring and evaluation information and any other progress reports required by due dates.
  • Attend monthly supervision for quality assurance and personal development purposes.
  • Consider own training needs, keeping up to date with relevant good practice, and sharing this with team members.
Essential requirements
  • DBS within the last 12 months (must have original copy)
  • Supported children and young people.
  • Driver with own car
Desirable requirements
  • Experience working with domestic violence victims.
 For more information on this role please contact Emily Rex on

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