Leaving Care Worker

Brackenberry; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is hiring a Leaving Care Worker in Lincoln to support young people transitioning to adulthood. The role involves managing caseloads, fostering life skills, and ensuring compliance with care legislation, with shifts available in both regular and bank capacities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a support capacity.
• Knowledge of legislation related to children in care.
• Valid driving license and vehicle access required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of young people providing tailored support.
• Coordinate inter-agency plans and interventions.
• Attend meetings like Case Conferences.

Skills

Assessing needs

Provision of practical support

Relationship building

Education

NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline or equivalent

Tools

Enhanced DBS

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Lincolnshireto assist with the appointment of a LeavingCare Worker to work in a residential care setting.

We have both regular shifts (37 hours per week) and bank shifts available. Please note that we don't offer sponsorship, and the worker should be able to work full time without restrictions. We would need 5 years work references checked out before you start the shifts.

Rate of Pay: £17.30 - £22.48 per hour

Summary:

The Leaving Care Worker will serve as a vital point of contact and support for young people transitioning from care into adulthood. The role involves fostering relationships, providing practical support, and contributing to strategic planning aligned with the Children in Care and Care Leavers Strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of young people, providing tailored support and guidance.
• Work with young people to build life skills including budgeting, self-care, and home management.
• Act as a Lead Professional when appropriate and coordinate inter-agency plans and interventions
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and legal requirements.
• Attend relevant meetings such as Case Conferences and contribute to outcome evaluations.

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline or equivalent

Essentials:

• Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Familiarity with legislation related to children in care and care leavers.
• Ability to assess needs, prepare reports, and implement outcome-based plans.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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