Leaving Care Support Officer - Newcastle Children in Care & Care Leavers Service
Do you have a passion for relational practice? Are you an experienced and dynamic practitioner? Do you want an employer who will support you to have the career that is right for you?
If this is you, then Newcastle City Council is the place for you!
The Role
We are looking to recruit a Leaving Care Support Officer with drive and determination to provide innovative and impactful services to care leavers aged 18 to 25 in Newcastle.
The successful candidate will join an experienced and committed team who are focused on supporting young people to make a successful transition from care to independence. You will carry a manageable caseload of young people as they enter adulthood at 18 and support them to establish themselves in independence.
Other local authorities call their Leaving Care Support Officers ‘Personal Advisors’ (PA). This is Newcastle’s equivalent.
Who we are looking for?
You will hold an NVQ level 4 in Social Care or equivalent qualification and have a proven track record in improving outcomes for young people and young adults. You will have experience of supporting young people with a range of issues including housing, health, education, training, employment, finances, emotional well-being and skills for independence.
We do not require you to have direct experience of working with care leavers or in social care, but an understanding of the challenges care leavers might experience on their journey as they leave care is essential.
You will have a good understanding of the safeguarding and vulnerability issues impacting on young people, have experience of partnership working and be able to demonstrate the ability to support, advise and inspire others.
Why Newcastle Children’s Social Care?
Our recent Ofsted inspection identified that there is work for us to do to improve the experiences of care leavers in Newcastle. We’re committed to making these changes and getting it right. You would be part of a Care Leavers Team that will be central to this journey and part of ensuring our care leavers get the best possible service.
As an enthusiastic team player, you will benefit from a dedicated and supportive workplace culture where we will support you to succeed.
We offer a comprehensive range of training and professional opportunities, that evolves and develops to meet the needs of our workforce at every stage of their career.
In addition, you will receive:
* A dedicated 5-day induction
* Generous annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
* A range of flexible working options
* A generous Flexi Scheme
* Access to Mindfulness sessions and other wellbeing initiatives
* Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme
* Access to a home electronics scheme and vehicle leasing scheme
We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
For an informal discussion, please contact Ben Hooper Team Manager at benjamin.hooper@newcastle.gov.uk or ring 0191 278 2700 and ask to speak to the Care Leavers Team Manager.
Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form.
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