Leaving Care Worker – AR

Job Details

Leaving Care Worker

Location: Lincolnshire
Service: Children’s Services
Age Group: 16–25 years
Contract: Temporary

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Leaving Care Worker to support young people aged 16–25 as they transition from care into independent adulthood.

You will act as a key point of contact for young people, providing practical support, guidance and coordination to help them achieve positive outcomes and build safe, stable and independent lives.

You will manage a caseload of young people, working closely with families, carers and partner agencies to ensure each individual receives the right support. This will include helping young people access suitable accommodation, education, training and employment, while promoting their health, wellbeing and personal development.

The role will involve building positive relationships with young people, including those who may be reluctant to engage with services, and encouraging them to take an active role in decisions affecting their futures.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a caseload of young people aged 16–25 who are leaving or have left care.
  • Develop, maintain and review individual Pathway Plans, ensuring goals and outcomes are clearly identified.
  • Support young people to develop independent living skills, including budgeting, household management and maintaining accommodation.
  • Help young people access education, training, employment and suitable housing opportunities.
  • Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, risks and issues affecting young people’s wellbeing.
  • Build positive relationships with young people and encourage engagement, participation and independence.
  • Work collaboratively with families, social care teams, housing providers, mental health services and other partner agencies.
  • Attend case conferences and multi-agency meetings, coordinating support where required.
  • Maintain accurate case records, assessments and documentation on the electronic case management system.
  • Participate in a team duty service, providing advice, guidance and support to young people experiencing urgent difficulties or crisis situations.

Essential Experience and Skills

  • Previous experience supporting vulnerable young people, ideally within Leaving Care, Children’s Services or a similar setting.
  • Experience managing a caseload and coordinating individual support plans.
  • Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and the challenges faced by care leavers.
  • Understanding of the transition from care into independent adulthood.
  • Experience working with partner agencies and multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage young people who may be reluctant to accept support.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records and work independently.

Additional Requirements

  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and some public holidays as part of a rota.
  • Participation in duty and on-call arrangements where required.
  • Commitment to promoting equality, diversity and positive outcomes for young people.

Please note: A Social Work qualification is not required for this position. Relevant experience supporting vulnerable young people and care leavers is essential.