OR118972 – Leaving Care Worker (G7) – Childrens Services

Job Details

Work pattern:  Min 2 days in the office, 3 days on visits or home working
PAYE Pay Rate: £27.33 per hour

Main Purpose of the Role

To support young people aged 16–25 leaving care to transition successfully into independent adulthood. The role involves providing practical and emotional support, coordinating multi-agency services and helping young people access stable accommodation, education, training, employment and health services.

Typical Day Overview

  • Meet with care leavers to review their needs, progress and pathway plans.

  • Provide practical advice on independent living, housing, finances and accessing services.

  • Liaise with social workers, housing providers, health professionals and other agencies.

  • Support young people who are at risk of homelessness, exploitation, unemployment or poor mental health.

  • Engage with hard-to-reach young people and encourage them to access support.

  • Respond to urgent situations and provide advice through the team duty service.

  • Update case records, monitor progress and coordinate support plans.

Key Skills and Responsibilities

  • Care Leaver Support: Build trusting relationships and provide ongoing practical and emotional support.

  • Pathway Planning: Help young people achieve their independence goals.

  • Safeguarding: Identify risks and respond to safeguarding concerns appropriately.

  • Multi-Agency Working: Coordinate support with social care, housing, education, employment and health services.

  • Housing Support: Help young people access and maintain suitable accommodation.

  • Youth Engagement: Motivate and support young people who may be reluctant to engage with services.

  • Crisis Intervention: Respond to urgent needs and help prevent homelessness or other negative outcomes.

  • Case Management: Maintain accurate records, monitor progress and review support plans.

Essential Qualifications and Requirements

  • Experience working with young people, care leavers or vulnerable individuals.

  • Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and risk assessment.

  • Understanding of leaving care services and pathway planning.

  • Knowledge of housing, homelessness, education, employment and health support services.

  • Experience working with multi-agency professionals and managing complex cases.

  • Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.

  • Ability to respond to crisis situations and work independently.

  • Full UK driving licence and access to a car.

  • Willingness to undertake national travel and occasional overnight stays when required.