Youth Development Worker jobs in Chatham

You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.

You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg.

You will have successfully completed your ASYE

You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Social Worker – Children’s Social Work Teams 💰 Salary: Up to £41,956 per annum 💸 Plus £5,000 market premia and £2,000 annual retention payment after one year’s service 🏢 Medway Council – Children and Adults Directorate 📍 Location: Medway / Hybrid working available 💫 Make a difference – one family at a time At Medway Council, we are committed to helping children and families thrive. Our Children’s...

We’re recruiting for a small, specialist therapeutic children’s home in Chatham that supports just 8 children aged 5–10 with EBD and complex trauma backgrounds. This is a long-term placement home, where children typically stay 2–3 years, allowing staff to build genuine, meaningful relationships.This service runs one home only – no expansion plans, no corporate feel – just a consistent,...

You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.

You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg.

You will have successfully completed your ASYE.

You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

You will work directly with children and young people to establish their lived experiences and wishes and feelings, using a variety of techniques.

You will demonstrate the ability to collaboratively engage and develop quality Life-story work with all Looked After Children so they have a good understanding of their family and their story both in care and before care.

You will work with children assessed as needing support through Child in Need or Child Protection plans, applying the Signs of Safety practice model to ensure positive outcomes.

Job Title: Senior Support Workers - Children's Residential Care All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.Location: Strood, KentSalary: £14 - £16 per hourJob type: Full Time - PermanentThe Role:Haven Care Support Services is a registered children's home and is actively seeking to appoint senior support workers in our...

You will play a key role in promoting person-centred, strength-based practice that empowers residents to maintain independence.

You will also contribute to service development, quality assurance, and audit activity, ensuring continuous improvement in practice and outcomes for individuals and their families.

Are you an experienced Fostering Social Worker or a Newly Qualified Childrens Social Worker looking for an opportunity to step into Fostering ?We are working with a private fostering agency with a base in Sittingbourne and Chatham covering London , Essex and Kent .The RoleWe're seeking a skilled and compassionate Fostering Social Worker to provide supervision, guidance, and support to foster...

Job Title: Justice Key WorkerSalary: Up to £28,000 DOELocation: ChathamPurpose:To manage a caseload of participants in the community and CFO Activity Hubs, supporting them in overcoming barriers to resettlement, achieving milestones, and developing skills. This includes delivering interventions and facilitating sessions at Hub locations and pop-up Satellite Hubs.Key Responsibilities: * Deliver...

“Shaw Trust promotes team spirit, inclusiveness and it is an organisation where everybody is somebody. I am proud to be part of this great organisation.” Purpose Managing a caseload of participants in the community and CFO (Creating Future Opportunities) Activity Hubs, supporting them to engage and break down barriers to successful resettlement, achieve agreed milestones and develop enhanced...

You will work under close supervision of a senior caseworker and assist with a varied caseload including:Asylum and protection claimsHuman rights applicationsFresh claimsAppeals and tribunal preparation

You will also support vulnerable clients through our walk-in and appointment-based service, within a structured and supportive environment.

You will provide practical and emotional support, helping them develop essential life skills, pursue educational and employment opportunities, and build confidence for the future.

You will Do * Support young people in building life skills like budgeting, cooking, and personal care.

You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.

You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg.

You will have successfully completed your ASYE *

You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.

You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg.

You will have successfully completed your ASYE

You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

We are currently recruiting for a Residential Support Worker on a temp-to-perm basis for a well-established therapeutic children’s home in Chatham, Kent.This role offers the opportunity to work through the agency for 12 weeks, before moving onto a permanent contract with the service, allowing both you and the provider to ensure the role is the right long-term fit.About the Service * 8-bedded...

You will play a key role in promoting person-centred, strength-based practice that empowers residents to maintain independence.

You will also contribute to service development, quality assurance, and audit activity, ensuring continuous improvement in practice and outcomes for individuals and their families.

Job Title: Justice Key WorkerSalary: Up to £28,000 DOELocation: ChathamPurpose:To manage a caseload of participants in the community and CFO Activity Hubs, supporting them in overcoming barriers to resettlement, achieving milestones, and developing skills. This includes delivering interventions and facilitating sessions at Hub locations and pop-up Satellite Hubs.Key Responsibilities: * Deliver...

You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.

You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg.

You will have successfully completed your ASYE

You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

You will play a vital role in helping young people feel safe, supported and empowered to thrive.