Leaving Care Worker in Sleaford

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them build a positive future? We are currently recruiting for an experienced Leaving Care Worker / Personal Advisor to join Lincolnshire County Council. The Role: You will manage a caseload of young people, providing practical and emotional support while coordinating with families, social care teams and external agencies to ensure each individual receives the right support. * Developing, implementing and reviewing Pathway Plans. * Supporting young people to access education, training and employment opportunities. * Helping young people secure and maintain suitable accommodation. * Promoting independent living skills and personal development. * Identifying and managing safeguarding concerns and risks. * Providing direct interventions and support to vulnerable young people. * Building positive relationships with young people who may be harder to engage. * Working collaboratively with multi-agency partners and other professionals. * Maintaining accurate case records and preparing reports. Requirements: * Previous experience working within Leaving Care, Children's Services or a similar social care setting. * Experience supporting vulnerable young people, ideally aged 16–25. * Knowledge and understanding of Pathway Plans and the care leaver framework. * Experience of safeguarding, risk assessments and case management. * Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends and public holidays as part of a rota may be required. What's on Offer? * Competitive rate of £35.77 per hour umbrella * Hybrid working – 3 days working remotely and 2 days in the office. * Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people's lives. * Work within an established local authority Children's Services team. Interested? If you have experience supporting care leavers and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you