Part Time Leaving Care Support Worker

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Leaving Care Personal Support Worker at Bolton Council. This is a part-time Temporary role for the next 3 months, with the possibility of extension.

What is the role?

Bolton Council are looking for a Part Time Leaving Care Support Worker to assist young people in their medium to long term transition to adulthood. To work as a member of a team to support young people (aged 16 and over) leaving care in the formation and implementation of their Pathway Plans until the age of 21 or 25 if in education. Where appropriate offer assessment and support to single young homeless people aged 16-17 who are referred by partner agencies or who self-refer.

What are your responsibilities?

• To take day to day responsibility as a Personal Advisor to young people were allocated this task in line with responsibilities laid down in the Children (Leaving Care) Act.
• This is a busy and dynamic team offering a statutory service to Looked After Children, Care Leavers, and Homeless Young People; some of whom will have very complex needs. We work with Young People from the age of 16 potentially up to 25 helping them to develop their Pathway into independence.

• Take responsibility on a day-to-day basis for your individual caseload as allocated by the Team Leader(s) (Leaving Care Services) and to liaise closely with Pathway Coordinators, district based social workers and other service providers for Leaving Care and Young Homeless.

• Prepare, produce, implement, and evaluate plans with individuals, families, carers, groups, communities, and professional colleagues.

• Assess needs and options to recommend a course of action.
• To contribute to the planning and development of the Team’s and the Department’s services to children and families as required and as appropriate.
• Provide management information and to contribute to the setting implementation and monitoring of the Department’s strategies and services.
• To assist young people to build support networks and independent living skills.
• To contribute to the effectiveness of the team and support young people in achieving positive outcomes in their lives.
• Contribute to the allocation of the work of the Team.
• Work with service users employing a range of skills and knowledge and contributing specialist skills in particular areas, such as Welfare Rights, advocacy, counselling, IT etc.
• To contribute to the assessment and review of programmes of work with service users and to the coordination and organisation of services in the Department and with other agencies.

What skills do you Need?

• Must have previous Leaving Care Support Worker / Family Support Worker experience.
• Strong IT Skills, as you will be using Microsoft Office, including internal Council IT systems.
• Excellent people skills, as you will be speaking to the service users, family members, carers, public, and other members of staff.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle
• Valid Enhanced DBS on the update Service
• Although the role is hybrid there is an expectation candidates will be based in the office at least 3 days per week dependant on service needs. Also, you will have to be able to visit clients in Bolton area.

Next Steps:

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