Leaving Care Worker

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

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them build a positive future? We are currently recruiting for an experienced Leaving Care Worker / Personal Advisor to join Lincolnshire County Council.

The Role:

• Developing, implementing and reviewing Pathway Plans.
• Supporting young people to access education, training and employment opportunities.
• Helping young people secure and maintain suitable accommodation.
• Promoting independent living skills and personal development.
• Identifying and managing safeguarding concerns and risks.
• Providing direct interventions and support to vulnerable young people.
• Building positive relationships with young people who may be harder to engage.
• Working collaboratively with multi-agency partners and other professionals.
• Maintaining accurate case records and preparing reports.

Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends and public holidays as part of a rota may be required.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working within Leaving Care, Children's Services or a similar social care setting.
• Experience supporting vulnerable young people, ideally aged 16–25.
• Knowledge and understanding of Pathway Plans and the care leaver framework.
• Experience of safeguarding, risk assessments and case management.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive rate of £35.77 per hour umbrella
• Hybrid working – 3 days working remotely and 2 days in the office.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people's lives.
• Work within an established local authority Children's Services team.