Public Service Operational Delivery Officer - Apprentice Position for Care Leavers Service

The 18+ Leaving Care Service provides support for Care Leavers aged 18-25 years old, supporting them with their education, training, employment; accessing accommodation and having financial stability and emotional well-being as they move into adulthood. 

As part of the 18+ Team you would work with staff members within the team, as well as external providers, to support and develop projects and initiatives with accommodation, education, employment and training, social media whilst promoting the voice of the care leaver. 

We are looking for:

A caring individual with good communication skills Someone who enjoys interacting with young people whilst being a good role model Someone who is motivated and keen to learn 

Training:

Public Service Operational Delivery Officer Level 3.

We will be holding an open day session for you to come along and find out more before applying on 21st August 11:00 until 13:00 at Kings hill and 15:00 till 17:00 at Dover Civic Centre. Please contact 18pluseet@kent.gov.uk to book a space. 



Training Outcome:

As part of the 18+ Team you would work with staff members within the team, as well as external providers, to support and develop projects and initiatives with accommodation, education, employment and training, social media whilst promoting the voice of the care leaver. 



Employer Description:
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 are 12 district councils and around 300 town and parish councils. The county council has 81 elected councillors. The chief executive and chief officers are responsible for the day-to-day running of the council.

Working Hours :
You will work from the main office bases for the Leaving Care service in West Malling and Dover. Hours and working pattern to be discussed at interview stage.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative


  • Location: Dover District Council White Cliffs Business Park Dover CT16 3PJ
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: TENDRING DISTRICT COUNCIL
  • Posted: 18-Aug-2025
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk