3 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Job Purpose

To provide high-quality, person-centred support to young people leaving care as they transition into independent adulthood, helping them achieve positive outcomes in areas including housing, education, employment, health and wellbeing. The post holder will manage a caseload of care leavers, develop and review Pathway Plans, provide practical and emotional support, and work closely with partner agencies to coordinate services, promote independence and safeguard young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of approximately 24 care leavers and provide consistent, relationship-based support.
• Develop, implement and review Pathway Plans in partnership with young people.
• Support care leavers to achieve positive outcomes in accommodation, education, employment, training, health and independent living.
• Provide practical, emotional and advocacy support to young people transitioning from care into adulthood.
• Build positive, trusting and professional relationships with young people.
• Support young people to develop independent living skills and make informed decisions about their future.
• Work collaboratively with social workers, housing services, education and training providers, health services and other partner agencies.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of young people and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
• Undertake regular visits and maintain appropriate contact with care leavers.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential case records.
• Participate in the Leaving Care Service duty function.
• Identify barriers to positive outcomes and work proactively with young people and partner agencies to address them.
• Provide advice, advocacy and signposting to appropriate services.
• Promote the rights and entitlements of care leavers.
• Work in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, procedures and safeguarding requirements.