Care Connections Support Worker

Y Sort-It; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Care Connections Support Worker to empower care-experienced young individuals aged 10-16 in West Dunbartonshire. This role focuses on fostering personal development and overcoming challenges through tailored support and mentoring. The ideal candidate will be flexible, resilient, and passionate about making a difference in young people's lives. You'll collaborate with schools and families, creating supportive pathways for educational success. Join a team committed to innovative approaches in youth development and help shape positive futures for young people in your community.

Benefits

6 weeks annual leave

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Life insurance

Flexible leave options

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting young people, particularly those facing challenges.
• Ability to create tailored support plans and learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support care-experienced young people in their learning and personal development.
• Work closely with schools and partner agencies to provide guidance.

Skills

Youth Mentoring

Flexibility

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Relevant Qualifications in Youth Work

Full UK Driver’s License

Job description

Community Development & Social Enterprise

Disability

Equality & Law

Health

Housing & Homelessness

International Development

Learning

Local

Local Infrastructure Organisation

Older People

Other

Social Care

Youth

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Y Sort It’s Care Connections programme aims to support care-experienced young people aged 10-16 years within West Dunbartonshire.

The role of the Care Connections Support Worker is to provide support tailored to care-experienced young people's learning needs, raising attainment by offering a supportive pathway throughout their school life and beyond.

You will actively support and encourage young people, helping them overcome challenges and barriers, working towards goals to improve their learning, skills, and personal development.

Care Connection Support Workers will be the #KeepingThePromise leads, working with young people accessing YSort It services who are care experienced. They will offer guidance, rights-based information, create learning opportunities, develop support plans, and provide advice, information, training, and peer support. The role involves working closely with schools, partner agencies, and family members.

The post requires flexibility, as work hours will include evenings, school holidays, weekends, and possibly overnight stays to meet the programme's demands.

Application notes

To apply, please read the application guidance and submit your completed application form by email to [e-mail].

Interviews are scheduled for 4th June 2025 in Clydebank. Late applications will not be accepted.

For a confidential discussion about this role, contact Holly Allison, Care Experienced Support Manager, at [e-mail].

Postcode: G81 3EA

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