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.