Wellbeing Support Worker, Leaving Care in Northampton

We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.

We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:

• 28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days after 5 years
• Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health pension protection
• Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information
• Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more
• Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits
• A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions
• Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities
• Subsidised town centre car parking scheme

About the role

Are you motivated by making a lasting difference and a desire to help care-experienced young people build confidence, independence and brighter futures? As a Wellbeing Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in helping young people in care and care leavers aged 16-25 build confidence, improve their wellbeing, and successfully transition into independent adulthood. Working alongside our Advanced Mental Health Practitioner and Leaving Care Service, you'll provide practical and emotional support that empowers young people to achieve their goals and thrive.

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, deliver wellbeing-focused interventions, and become a trusted source of support for young people as they navigate some of the most important stages of their lives.

What will you be doing?

• You'll develop positive, trusting and inspiring relationships with young people accessing our Leaving Care Service.
• You'll manage a caseload of young people, focusing on their wellbeing, mental health, safety and personal development.
• You'll assess individual needs and create supportive wellbeing plans that help young people build resilience and develop strategies to maintain positive mental health.
• You'll work closely with Social Workers, Personal Advisors, the Advanced Mental Health Practitioner and partner agencies to help young people achieve the goals within their pathway plans.
• You'll connect young people with the practical, emotional, educational, health and community support they need to succeed.
• You'll advocate for young people when needed, ensuring their voices are heard and their best interests are promoted.
• You'll maintain accurate records and contribute to effective planning, reviews and interventions.
• You'll work flexibly and proactively, meeting young people where they are and providing the right support at the right time.

About you

You're passionate about supporting young people and helping them realise their potential. You understand the challenges that care-experienced young people can face and are committed to helping them build positive futures.

You'll bring:

• Knowledge of the legislation and responsibilities relating to looked after children and care leavers.
• An understanding of how to support young people with their wellbeing, mental health, aspirations and self-care.
• Experience of helping young people develop the skills, resilience and positive networks they need to achieve successful independent lives.
• Strong written and IT skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records and use electronic case recording systems.
• The ability to build effective relationships with professionals and partner agencies across education, employment, accommodation and health services.
• Excellent communication and engagement skills, with the ability to build trust and work positively with young people, including those who may be difficult to engage.
• The ability to support young people to set and achieve ambitious goals through a friendly, non-judgemental and trauma-informed approach.
• Experience of assessing needs and planning interventions that focus on wellbeing, safety and risk management.
• Experience of supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes and progress towards independence.
• Educated to A Level qualification standard (or equivalent through experience).
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, and the ability to travel to meet the needs of the role.

If you're motivated by making a lasting difference and want to help care-experienced young people build confidence, independence and brighter futures, we'd love to hear from you.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Barred List check.

When applying please ensure your supporting statement details how you fulfil the essential criteria set out in the person specification as this will be used for shortlisting. You will need to provide a full employment history including any gaps since leaving full time education.

About us

At Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, children, young people and families are at the heart of everything we do. Every decision we make and every action we take is guided by our commitment to delivering high-quality services that make a lasting difference to the lives of children, young people and families across Northamptonshire.

We know that our people are our greatest strength. Our workforce is at the centre of our success, and we are committed to creating an environment where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to do the best job of their lives every day. We foster a culture built on kindness, collaboration and trust, where achievements are recognised, ideas are welcomed and innovation is encouraged.

We are proud of the positive impact we make together and delighted that our work has been recognised by Ofsted, with an Outstanding rating for Leadership and Management and Good ratings across Help and Protection, Children in Care and Care Leavers.

At NCT equality, diversity and inclusion are part of us and in everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and thrive in our organisation. We are a Disability Confident employer and have a commitment to care leavers, who we guarantee an interview if they meet the essential criteria.

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of an ambitious, supportive and forward-thinking organisation, Northamptonshire Children’s Trust could be the place for you.