PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN A LEAVING CARE SETTING IS NECESSARY
1. To support the implementation of young people’s care & pathway plans by:-
* Working as part of a team
* Visiting Looked After Children in Placement.
* Providing practical and emotional support to children and young people, parents and carers
* Undertaking Life Story work
* Planning and implementing programmes of agreed work with children/young people and their carers
* Supporting reunification plans by working with parents to equip them with the necessary skills to promote child/young person’s appropriate development.
* Contributing to assessments and reviews of the care or pathway plan
* Supporting the transition from school to college
* Liaising as required with Adult Social Care Services, Mental Health Services, Substance Misuse Services to ensure the young person is in receipt of relevant services
* Liaising if required with Probation Services to support the rehabilitation and resettlement of young people serving community services or coming out of custody
* Liaising with accommodation & housing providers to secure appropriate accommodation and tenancies as required
* Ensuring young people receive their entitlements and are aware of their opportunities
* Working within the local authority’s policies and procedures to safeguard and promote the welfare of child & young people
* Organising and /or participating in inter-agency planning meetings, conferences and reviews promoting the involvement of children, young people and their families.
* Providing relevant reports for above meetings
* Maintaining accurate case records.
* Working as a member of a team