3 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

To manage and support an allocated caseload of young people aged 16 and above, who are eligible for leaving care services, having key responsibility to ensure the provision and co-ordination of practical, personal, emotional, social and financial advice, to enable care leavers to achieve a successful transition to adulthood and promote their independence.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

Develop an effective working relationship with young people eligible for leaving care services
Motivate and effectively support them to engage in education, training and employment
Ensure they effectively handle their finances, live in suitable housing, and have the necessary emotional resilience and skills for independence
Provide practical help and guidance which promotes the safety and well-being of care leavers
Assess the needs of young people who are eligible for leaving care services
Contribute to the involvement and participation of young people in the development and delivery of their Pathway Plans
Ensure that the Pathway Plan is reviewed at the prescribed intervals
Revise and amend assessments to inform the Pathway Plan

Essential Experience Required

Proven experience in carrying out risk mitigating actions as directed or informed following a risk assessment

Essential Qualification Required

Additional information to note

Closing Date: 2nd July 2025

Requirements

Proven experience in carrying out risk mitigating actions as directed or informed following a risk assessment
Education qualification in the related field is essential

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