OR118972 – Leaving Care Worker (G7) – Childrens Services in Peterborough

Work pattern: Min 2 days in the office, 3 days on visits or home working

PAYE Pay Rate: £27.33 per hour

Main Purpose of the Role

To support young people aged 16-25 leaving care to transition successfully into independent adulthood. The role involves providing practical and emotional support, coordinating multi-agency services and helping young people access stable accommodation, education, training, employment and health services.

Typical Day Overview

• Meet with care leavers to review their needs, progress and pathway plans.
• Provide practical advice on independent living, housing, finances and accessing services.
• Liaise with social workers, housing providers, health professionals and other agencies.
• Support young people who are at risk of homelessness, exploitation, unemployment or poor mental health.
• Engage with hard-to-reach young people and encourage them to access support.
• Respond to urgent situations and provide advice through the team duty service.
• Update case records, monitor progress and coordinate support plans.

Key Skills and Responsibilities

• Care Leaver Support: Build trusting relationships and provide ongoing practical and emotional support.
• Pathway Planning: Help young people achieve their independence goals.
• Safeguarding: Identify risks and respond to safeguarding concerns appropriately.
• Multi-Agency Working: Coordinate support with social care, housing, education, employment and health services.
• Housing Support: Help young people access and maintain suitable accommodation.
• Youth Engagement: Motivate and support young people who may be reluctant to engage with services.
• Crisis Intervention: Respond to urgent needs and help prevent homelessness or other negative outcomes.
• Case Management: Maintain accurate records, monitor progress and review support plans.

Essential Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience working with young people, care leavers or vulnerable individuals.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and risk assessment.
• Understanding of leaving care services and pathway planning.
• Knowledge of housing, homelessness, education, employment and health support services.
• Experience working with multi-agency professionals and managing complex cases.
• Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to respond to crisis situations and work independently.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Willingness to undertake national travel and occasional overnight stays when required.

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