Leaving Care Worker

Lincolnshire County Council

Contract, Full Time
Lincolnshire
Posted 3 months ago

Job Category : Children’s Services

Location : Myle Cross Centre, Lincolnshire County Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30

Salary: £17.30

To support care experienced young people (16-25) within Lincolnshire and also out of county in order to help them achieve their aspirations and goals. To work with partner agencies, networks and young people to achieve this.

GENERAL

The postholder is required to take personal responsibility for contributing to organisational

transformation and changes in ways of working, maximising the benefits and efficiencies for both

internal and external customers, including the promotion and use of self–service to achieve maximum

cost effectiveness.

The postholder is expected to work to the Lincolnshire County Council Core Values and Behaviours and

to carry out the duties in accordance with Lincolnshire County Council policies.

Other Duties – The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The post holder

may be required to undertake other duties within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should

not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the

general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the post holder.

Safeguarding –

. All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults

and if you are concerned you need to follow the Lincolnshire County Council Safeguarding Policy. In

addition employees working with children and vulnerable adults have a responsibility to safeguard and

promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults during the course of their work.

MAIN DUTIES: The specific accountabilities of this role will be flexible and will change to

meet the needs of the organisation as required but will include (or be equivalent in

nature to) those listed below:

o 1 To work within policies, practices and procedures of Children’s Services

Directorate. To manage a caseload of young people and their families/network

within the appropriate level of responsibility including direct work with Children and

Young People. The Postholder will work in a multi-agency team in conjunction with

the Practice Supervisor/Team Manager and access support systems such as

supervision, appraisal and team meetings

o 2 Encourage and empower young people to participate in all decision making and

processes affecting their lives, and involve the peers and family with workers in this

process when appropriate

o 3 To work in partnership with young people and agencies ensuring professional

boundaries are set and maintained. To work alongside young people in devising

strategies and plans that will enable them to achieve and sustain positive

outcomes and live happy lives.

o 4 To work within the young person network and home to help them grow their own

strategies and abilities to live healthy lives. This may include practical household

tasks, ensuring access to education, training and employment and addressing any

risk or behaviour that could lead to negative outcomes. This will be done in in

conjunction with appropriate partner agencies.

o 5 To offer a support and challenge approach with young people and their networks to

bring about change and grow positive opportunities in life.

To work across a broad age range within the network of people and professionals

which may include other adults and children.

May be required to work evenings and weekends as required.

o 6 In partnership with young people and other agencies carry out whole network

assessment and plan to deliver interventions which minimise duplication but

coordinate/supplement the plans completed by partner agencies.

o 67 To establish and maintain effective working relationships with statutory and

voluntary agencies to ensure a high standard of service and support to young

people.

Requirements Where identified* Essential Desirable

NVQ LEVEL 3 or equivalent A Y

Demonstrate a good level of

knowledge and skills in the

Leaving Care arena (16 to 25)

Ability to produce and maintain

accurate records and reports. A/I Y

Ability to act as a Lead

Professional for a young where A/I Y

appropriate with responsibility for

the day-to-day implementation

and coordination of the young

person’s plan.

To be a key team player and

work closely with staff members

and specialist

workers from other agencies,

local authorities and

organisations.

The Postholder will need to

demonstrate they have the ability

to effectively engage with children

and young people, build

relationships which will enable

them to assess and intervene to

improve outcomes in relation to

educational attendance, anti-

social behavior, offending and

unemployment, health and well

being, safeguarding, life

aspirations and independence

skills

The Postholder will need to have a

broad understanding of a range of

legislation which affects children in

care and care leavers.

Ability to deliver a wide range of

support and interventions.

Driving licence and vehicle

available for work.

Commitment and understanding

of Health & Safety

Knowledge of child development.

Knowledge of Safeguarding and

risk management.

To have and demonstrate a

positive attitude to the promotion

of diversity and equal

opportunities.

Possess the ability to work

across different organisations’

cultures.

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