The Leaving Care Social Worker is responsible for supporting young people aged 16-25 as they transition from the care system to independent living. This role involves working closely with care leavers, helping them navigate challenges in housing, education, employment, and mental health, while ensuring they have the necessary life skills and support networks to thrive in adulthood.
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Responsibilities include:
- Conduct assessments of care leavers' needs and develop personalised Pathway Plans.
- Provide practical and emotional support to young people transitioning to independent living.
- Help care leavers develop essential life skills (e.g., budgeting, cooking, managing bills).
- Support care leavers in accessing housing, education, employment, and health services.
- Collaborate with multi-agency teams to ensure coordinated, holistic support.
- Advocate on behalf of care leavers to ensure their needs are met by various services.
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding protocols and report any concerns promptly.
To be successful within this role, you are required to have:
- Social Work England registration
- Social Work Qualification
- At least 2 years of relevant experience
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Tailored personal support delivered by a committed and market expert consultant
- Hybrid and flexible working hours
- Enjoy 100s of high street discounts and vouchers
- Unlimited referrals incentive, providing you with a £300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply)
If you would like to discuss this opportunity further please call Malak on 03300248775.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
