Leaving Care Worker

Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Aftercare Worker to work with a local authority on a temporary ongoing basis. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Overview:

The service follows a strong through care approach dedicated to supporting children and young people who have a permanence plan and who transition into becoming care experienced young people. The Aftercare Worker will support care leavers to achieve positive outcomes and successfully maintain independent living, while ensuring consistent support and guidance throughout their journey into adulthood.

Main Duties:

• Provide direct support to care leavers living independently within the community
• Develop and review pathway plans in line with statutory responsibilities
• Support young people to access suitable accommodation, education, training, employment and wider support services
• Undertake regular face to face visits and maintain consistent contact with allocated young people
• Work in partnership with social workers, housing providers, education services and external agencies to ensure the highest quality of support is provided
• Promote independence, life skills development and positive long term outcomes for care experienced young people
• Maintain accurate and up to date case records in line with local authority procedures
• Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns

Essential Criteria:

• Experience working with young people, ideally care leavers or vulnerable adolescents
• Strong understanding of leaving care legislation and pathway planning
• Ability to manage a caseload and work effectively within a fast paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working within a local authority or social care setting is desirable
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider multi agency team
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport

If your skills match the above criteria, please apply with your up-to-date CV.