Job Title: Support Worker Team Manager Location: Kent (Field-Based)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role: We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a respected independent organisation supporting young people leaving care, including unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC), as they transition into adulthood and independent living.
This is a pivotal role, reporting to the KCC Registered Service Manager and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Kent-based Support Worker Team. You'll be responsible for delivering high-quality outcomes, guiding your team, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and contractual obligations, including Ofsted standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, supervise and support a team of field-based Support Workers across Kent * Plan and prioritise workloads to ensure timely 1:1s, performance reviews, and care plan audits * Manage team productivity, ensuring all contractual and legislative requirements are met * Monitor, review, and report staff performance and service delivery against KPIs * Provide guidance and safeguarding support to staff and young people living independently * Cover staff absences and provide on-call support during peak times or emergencies * Liaise with a wide range of stakeholders (social services, NHS, charities, police, etc.) * Maintain accurate records and ensure consistent delivery of care plans * Promote independence and life skills among young people (e.g., budgeting, health, social engagement) * Lead in workforce planning, training, and personal development initiatives * Handle disciplinary, absence and performance matters professionally and in line with policy * Ensure compliance with equality, diversity, safeguarding, and health & safety policies
What We're Looking For:
* Proven experience managing support teams in a social care, supported living, or youth service environment * Strong understanding of safeguarding, care planning and OFSTED standards * Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills * Able to work autonomously and manage a remote, field-based team * Strong organisational and decision-making skills * Commitment to empowering young people and supporting their independence * Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
What's in it for you?
* 33 days annual leave (25 days + 8 bank holidays) * Life Cover (2 x basic salary) * Westfield Health membership (cashback on health services + discounts) * Pension contribution (4% employer / 4% employee) * Equipment provided (laptop, phone etc. as required) * Mileage reimbursed (claimable from home) * Referral scheme * 6-month probation period
The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.
This role is not open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer withdrawn.
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