Leaving Care Worker

Pharmacyupdate; Beverley; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont Recruitment is seeking an experienced Leaving Care Worker in Beverley to support young people aged 16 to 25 as they transition to adulthood. The role involves building relationships, developing pathway plans and providing guidance on accommodation, tenancy setup and budgeting.

The post requires an Enhanced DBS, a Full UK driving licence and the ability to work collaboratively with partner agencies to promote health, wellbeing and access to services.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting care leavers or young people transitioning to adulthood
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use
• Enhanced DBS certificate
• Strong communication and advocacy skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with partner agencies
• Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with care leavers and provide ongoing guidance and practical support
• Develop and review pathway plans to support transition to adulthood
• Assist with accommodation, tenancy setup and home setup
• Advocate for young people and coordinate with partner agencies
• Promote health and well-being and access to services
• Provide financial guidance to help manage money
• Maintain accurate records and manage competing priorities

Skills

Communication

Advocacy

Relationship-building

Organisation

Time management

Education

Enhanced DBS certificate

Job description

Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Leaving Care Worker to work with our client on a temporary basis. This is initially a three-month role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, based in Beverley. The role involves supporting care leavers as they transition to adulthood and develop the skills needed for independent living.

Overview:

The successful candidate will support young people aged 16 to 25 as they prepare for adulthood and independent living. This will involve building positive relationships, developing pathway plans, and providing practical guidance around accommodation, tenancy management and setting up home. The role will also involve advocating for young people, working with partner agencies, promoting health and well-being, and supporting access to relevant services and financial advice.

Main Duties:

• Building positive relationships with care leavers and providing ongoing advice, guidance and practical support
• Developing and reviewing pathway plans to support young people in their transition to adulthood and independent living
• Supporting young people to access suitable accommodation and develop the skills needed to manage a tenancy
• Providing practical support with setting up and maintaining a home
• Advocating for young people and working collaboratively with partner agencies to coordinate support
• Promoting health and well-being and supporting young people to access appropriate services
• Providing financial advice and practical guidance to help young people manage their money and develop independent living skills
• Supporting access to relevant services and resources to meet individual needs
• Previous experience working with care leavers or young people transitioning to adulthood and independent living
• Understanding of pathway planning and the challenges faced by young people leaving care
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use
• Enhanced DBS certificate
• Strong communication, relationship‑building and advocacy skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with partner agencies and other professionals
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate records