Leaving Care Worker

Job Description

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.