Job Description

At the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, we want every young person leaving care to feel supported, valued and ready for the future. As an apprentice Leaving Care Support Worker, you'll be part of a team helping young people aged 18+ develop the confidence and life skills they need to thrive. It's a role where you'll make a real, lasting difference and develop your own skills at the same time.

Working Style:

You'll be based in Acton and play a key role in supporting care leavers in our semi-independent units for Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Whether you're working on the frontline or behind the scenes, you'll be part of a dedicated team making a real difference to residents' lives.

What you'll be doing:

You'll be part of a close-knit, experienced team supporting care leavers. Day to day, you'll work alongside Social Workers, Personal Advisors and others to provide the kind of practical support and encouragement a young person might expect from a trusted adult.


That could mean helping someone manage their money, apply for college, attend health appointments, cook a meal or simply talk through their worries. You'll build relationships based on trust, empathy, consistency and be a steady presence when things feel uncertain or difficult.


This is a great opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues while making a genuine impact in young people's lives. You'll receive full support and training throughout your apprenticeship.

For further details, please review the

and Person Specification

What you'll bring

You don't need previous experience, just a real interest in working with young people and a positive, open attitude. You'll be someone who is kind, reliable and patient, with good communication skills and a willingness to learn.


You'll need to be confident working as part of a team, able to adapt when things change, and ready to bring new ideas to the table. IT and literacy skills are valuable, and you'll be supported to build your knowledge as you go.


Most importantly, you'll believe in the potential of every young person, and want to be part of helping them move forward.

Why join us

You'll be joining a team that's passionate about what we do and committed to supporting one another. You'll learn on the job, gain practical experience, and build a strong foundation for your future career.


At the end of your apprenticeship, we'll help you explore next steps, whether that's applying for a permanent role, in social care, or using your skills in another part of the Council. You'll also benefit from a competitive salary, access to wider learning opportunities and a friendly, collaborative working environment.

About us

Kensington and Chelsea is home to diverse communities, thriving businesses and unique local places. Everything we do is focused on supporting our residents, strengthening our approach and creating a fairer borough.


As a competent and caring Council, we take pride in our work every day, ensuring our services are delivered with care and planning. We hear our residents, act with integrity and work together to build a borough that is greener, safer and fairer for all.


In this role, you'll be part of that, helping young people leaving care build brighter futures, one step at a time.

Interview Details and Role Requirements

Interviews will be held on Monday 19th June 2025


This role requires an Enhanced DBS check with Children and Adult's Barred List.

Ready to join us?

We're all in - are you? If you share our values and have the skills to contribute, we'd love to hear from you.


This vacancy will be open to all, with no geographical restrictions.


However, applicants who are either:


A resident in the Borough An RBKC care leaver An RBKC school leaver who left school in the past 5 years

And who meet the minimum requirements of the role as outlined in the , will be guaranteed an interview. If any of the above apply to you please click the 'Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) tick box'.