Reception Centre Operations Manager - Cypress House
Kent County CouncilOverview
Please note that shortlisting decisions will be based on the whole application, including the ‘Reason for Application’ section. Within this section, please demonstrate how you meet the criteria within the person specification attached to the Job Description and why you would like to work with UAS children.
Job Overview
Kent County Council’s Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking (UAS) Children’s Service provides accommodation and support to newly arrived UAS children in Kent. The Service is developing as a centre of excellence for social work practice nationally and is seeking passionate individuals to join Kent County Council's service.
About Cypress House
This role is for Cypress House, based in Gravesham, Kent, which provides supported accommodation for UAS children aged 16-17 years old, with a capacity of up to 36 children. Cypress House is one of Kent’s newly established Reception Centres, opening in October 2024, well-located for children to access a variety of activities in the local community.
Responsibilities
Kent County Council is seeking experienced Residential setting managers who can coordinate day-to-day operations across the reception centre, ensuring that all UAS children begin their resettlement journey with the support they need. Key responsibilities include:
- Motivating and inspiring centre staff to meet high standards for UAS children.
- Coordinating and quality assuring practice.
- Providing supervision and support to staff.
Salary and Benefits
KCC’s employment offer for this role includes:
- Full induction
- Training and development opportunities
- Basic salary of £50,239 to £58,491
- Annual leave allowance of 27 to 29 days
- Excellent local government pension scheme
- Opportunities to develop in your career
- Knowledge and skills development in working with children seeking asylum
Requirements
This role requires a Full UK Driving Licence and the ability to ensure compliance with statutory requirements for customer-facing positions. If you have the commitment and skills to lead and inspire staff, Kent County Council encourage you to apply.
Kent County Council is a county council that governs most of the county of Kent in England. It is the upper tier of elected local government, below which are 12 district councils, and around 300 town and parish councils. The county council has 81 elected councillors.