Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to join our team, responsible for providing comprehensive support to unaccompanied asylum seeking children. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in helping these children adjust to their new environment, ensuring their safety, and promoting their emotional and social well-being.
Key Responsibilities
- Support: Provide day-to-day care and supervision for unaccompanied asylum seeking children, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
- Emotional Support: Offer emotional support to help children deal with the trauma and stress of their experiences, facilitating access to mental health services as needed.
- Education and Integration: Assist children in accessing educational opportunities and encourage participation in social, cultural, and recreational activities to aid their integration into the community.
- Advocacy: Advocate on behalf of the children to ensure they receive appropriate services and support, including health care, education, and legal assistance.
- Development and Monitoring: Develop and implement individual care plans tailored to each child's needs, and monitor progress, adjusting plans as necessary.
- Communication: Maintain regular communication with social workers, legal representatives, educational institutions, and other relevant agencies to coordinate care and support.
- Cultural Sensitivity: Promote and respect cultural, linguistic, and religious differences, ensuring an inclusive and supportive environment for all children.
- Documentation and Reporting: Keep accurate and detailed records of each child's progress, incidents, and any other relevant information, providing reports as required.
Qualifications
- Education: GCSE/ A-Level's preffered
- Experience: Previous experience working with vulnerable children, particularly unaccompanied asylum seekers or refugees, is highly desirable.
- Skills:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to build trusting relationships with children.
- Empathy and understanding of the challenges faced by asylum seeking children.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
Personal Attributes
- Compassionate and patient
- Resilient and able to handle stressful situations
- Culturally aware and respectful
- Proactive and resourceful
Additional Requirements
- Background Checks: Enhanced DBS check (or equivalent) is required.
- Language Skills: Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in other languages relevant to the children’s backgrounds is an advantage.
- Availability: 40 hrs per week with ocasional on call weekends.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £25,396.80 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 12/09/2025