Leaving Care Worker (G7)

Who You Are

An empathetic and resourceful professional dedicated to supporting young people transitioning from care to independent adulthood. You have a knack for building connections and possess a strong commitment to facilitating positive outcomes for young people by engaging with their networks, including family, peers, and various agencies. You are motivated to foster lasting change and enhance life chances for care leavers.

What the Job Involves

This role serves as a pivotal point of contact and coordination for young people aged 16 to 25 leaving care. You will lead the coordination of resources from various agencies, ensuring a smooth transition to adulthood. The role requires direct work with young people and their networks to achieve individual plan outcomes. The work involves challenging and supporting young people, their families, and associated agencies to improve outcomes for care leavers. You'll provide targeted interventions, crisis support, and serve in a duty service capacity to deliver guidance and ensure young people's needs are met.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships
• Understanding of children and adult service frameworks
• Experience in crisis intervention and advocacy
• Capacity to coordinate multi-agency support
• Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Resilience and adaptability in challenging situations