Care Leavers Empowerment Advisor

Service Care Solutions; Bulwell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Care is recruiting a Leaving Care Personal Advisor in Lincolnshire to support care leavers aged 16–25 as they transition to independent adulthood. You will manage caseloads, coordinate multi-agency support and help young people access education, housing and employment.

The role may involve evening and weekend duties as part of a rota; prior safeguarding and multi-agency experience is desirable, but not required to be a qualified social worker.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, particularly those facing social, emotional or complex challenges.
• Understanding challenges faced by care leavers transitioning to adulthood.
• Experience of safeguarding, risk assessment and multi-agency working.
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Strong communication, organisation and case management skills.
• Knowledge of housing, education, employment, health and social care services.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of care leavers and providing tailored, person-centred support.
• Developing, reviewing and maintaining Pathway Plans, ensuring objectives are meaningful and measurable.
• Supporting young people to access education, training and employment opportunities.
• Helping young people secure and maintain suitable accommodation and develop independent living skills.
• Providing practical and emotional support to promote positive health, wellbeing and independence.
• Working with families, peers and wider support networks to encourage positive relationships and lasting change.
• Coordinating multi-agency support and challenging services where necessary to ensure young people receive the help they need.
• Identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns, risk-taking behaviours and other challenges that could affect a young person's future.
• Supporting young people who may be harder to reach, using your communication and relationship-building skills to establish trust.
• Participating in duty arrangements, providing advice, guidance and support to young people experiencing urgent difficulties.

Job description

Service Care is recruiting a Leaving Care Personal Advisor in Lincolnshire to support care leavers aged 16–25 as they transition to independent adulthood. You will manage caseloads, coordinate multi-agency support and help young people access education, housing and employment.

The role may involve evening and weekend duties as part of a rota; prior safeguarding and multi-agency experience is desirable, but not required to be a qualified social worker.