Achievement Officer Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC)

The Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this 'Our Nottinghamshire Approach'. At Nottinghamshire County Council, we are dedicated to making a difference in our community. Our Children & Families Services team is committed to supporting vulnerable young people, ensuring they have the opportunities and resources they need to thrive. Join us in our mission to empower care leavers and help them build a brighter future.

The Leaving Care Service is on the lookout for an Achievement Officer to support care leavers aged 18–24 who arrived in the UK as Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC). This role is all about helping young people access education, training, and employment opportunities tailored to their individual needs. You will play a crucial part in raising aspirations and improving future career prospects for these young individuals.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:

• Building positive relationships with young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Providing encouragement, guidance, and practical support to help them achieve their goals.
• Working closely with colleges, employers, training providers, and partner agencies to maximise opportunities.
• Managing your own caseload of young people, offering advocacy and negotiation support.
• Coordinating and delivering independence preparation training to groups of vulnerable young people.

To Succeed In This Role, You Will Need:

• Experience supporting young people into education, employment, and training.
• Strong communication, advocacy, and multi-agency working skills.
• Knowledge of leaving care services and the specific needs of UASC care leavers.
• A minimum of GCSE level C or above in Maths and English.
• A relevant qualification in a related field.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is passionate and committed to supporting young people to reach their full potential.
• Can work independently while being part of a supportive team.
• Demonstrates emotional resilience and the ability to motivate and engage young people.
• Has strong interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with young individuals.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we believe in creating a place to belong. Here’s what we offer:

• A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Opportunities for flexible and home working.
• Regular supervision and management guidance to support your professional development.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Sally Swindall on 0115 854 6304 or by email sally.swindall@nottscc.gov.uk. Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation. Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.