Contract

Leaving Care Worker

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Octave Recruitment Ltd

Job Description

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.