Hybrid: Leaving Care Specialist - Pathways & Youth Support

Octave Recruitment Ltd; Quarrington; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking an experienced Leaving Care Worker / Personal Advisor to support young people aged 16–25. You will develop, implement and review Pathway Plans and help them access education, training and employment opportunities.

You will assist with housing, promote independent living skills, manage safeguarding risks, maintain case records and collaborate with multi-agency partners.

Qualifications

• Experience in Leaving Care or Children’s Services.
• Experience supporting vulnerable young people aged 16–25.
• Knowledge of Pathway Plans and the care leaver framework.
• Experience of safeguarding, risk assessments and case management.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and review Pathway Plans.
• Support access to education, training and employment.
• Help secure suitable accommodation.
• Promote independent living and personal development.
• Maintain case records and prepare reports.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and holidays on rota.

Skills

Communication skills

Building relationships

Case management

Safeguarding

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

Social work degree

Job description

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking an experienced Leaving Care Worker / Personal Advisor to support young people aged 16–25. You will develop, implement and review Pathway Plans and help them access education, training and employment opportunities.

You will assist with housing, promote independent living skills, manage safeguarding risks, maintain case records and collaborate with multi-agency partners.