Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom
Posted On 17/04/2026
Job Information
Social / NGO / Health & Care
City Old Kent Road
Province Kent
Postal Code SE1
Job Description
12 months contract with a local authority
Job Purpose
- The role involves leading a team of Residential Support Workers and acting as a corporate parent to unaccompanied asylum‑seeking children, ensuring they are safe, supported, and cared for in a stable and nurturing environment until they transition to more permanent accommodation.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
- Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day management of the children’s home, ensuring safe, effective, and compliant service delivery.
- Lead, supervise and support a team of Residential Support Workers, providing clear direction, handovers, and performance oversight.
- Complete regular formal supervisions and practice development plans with staff.
- Work flexible shift patterns to monitor practice and ensure consistency and quality of care.
Essential Experience Required
- Experience working with children or young people in a residential care setting.
- Experience leading or supervising staff on shift.
- Experience working within regulatory frameworks, including Ofsted standards.
Essential Qualifications Required
- GCSEs (or equivalent) or NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People.
- Evidence of relevant ongoing professional development.
Additional information to note
- Working Hours: 37 hours per week.
- We work on bi-weekly schedule.
The role closes on 27 April 2026; apply ASAP.
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