Leaving Care Support Worker & Personal Adviser

Somerset Council; Shepton Mallet; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Health & wellbeing

Job summary

Somerset Council is looking for a Leaving Care Worker to support young people aged 16 and over who are in care or have been in care. You will work with social workers and other agencies to develop Pathway Plans, providing trauma-informed, consistent support as they transition to adulthood.

The role is part-time (29.5 hours per week) with travel across Somerset. You will visit young people at home or in supported accommodation and work within a reflective supervision framework to achieve positive

Qualifications

• Direct experience working with young people aged 16-25.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support care leavers aged 16-25 to plan for adulthood.
• Act as Personal Adviser from age 18 and review Pathway Plans.
• Collaborate with social workers and multi‑agency partners.
• Assist with housing options and tenancy readiness.
• Travel across Somerset to meet young people where they live.

Skills

Experience with care leavers

Trauma-informed practice

Safeguarding

Communication with young people

Multi-agency collaboration

Travel flexibility

Job description

Somerset Council is looking for a Leaving Care Worker to support young people aged 16 and over who are in care or have been in care. You will work with social workers and other agencies to develop Pathway Plans, providing trauma-informed, consistent support as they transition to adulthood.

The role is part-time (29.5 hours per week) with travel across Somerset. You will visit young people at home or in supported accommodation and work within a reflective supervision framework to achieve positive