Leaving Care Worker
| Posting date: | 10 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £17.30 to £22.48 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 July 2025 |
| Location: | Lincoln, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Brackenberry Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | RQ1536941 |
Summary
We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Lincolnshire to assist with the appointment of a Leaving Care Worker to work in a residential care setting.
We have both regular shifts (37 hours per week) and bank shifts available. Please note that we don't offer sponsorship, and the worker should be able to work full time without restrictions. We would need 5 years work references checked out before you start the shifts.
Rate of Pay: £17.30 - £22.48 per hour
Summary:
The Leaving Care Worker will serve as a vital point of contact and support for young people transitioning from care into adulthood. The role involves fostering relationships, providing practical support, and contributing to strategic planning aligned with the Children in Care and Care Leavers Strategy.
Responsibilities:
Manage a caseload of young people, providing tailored support and guidance.
Work with young people to build life skills including budgeting, self-care, and home management.
Act as a Lead Professional when appropriate and coordinate inter-agency plans and interventions
Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and legal requirements.
Attend relevant meetings such as Case Conferences and contribute to outcome evaluations.
Qualifications:
NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline or equivalent
Essentials:
Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle
Familiarity with legislation related to children in care and care leavers.
Ability to assess needs, prepare reports, and implement outcome-based plans.
Please note:
You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
You should have right to work in U.K
This role requires an Enhanced DBS
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
#RQ1536941
We have both regular shifts (37 hours per week) and bank shifts available. Please note that we don't offer sponsorship, and the worker should be able to work full time without restrictions. We would need 5 years work references checked out before you start the shifts.
Rate of Pay: £17.30 - £22.48 per hour
Summary:
The Leaving Care Worker will serve as a vital point of contact and support for young people transitioning from care into adulthood. The role involves fostering relationships, providing practical support, and contributing to strategic planning aligned with the Children in Care and Care Leavers Strategy.
Responsibilities:
Manage a caseload of young people, providing tailored support and guidance.
Work with young people to build life skills including budgeting, self-care, and home management.
Act as a Lead Professional when appropriate and coordinate inter-agency plans and interventions
Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and legal requirements.
Attend relevant meetings such as Case Conferences and contribute to outcome evaluations.
Qualifications:
NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline or equivalent
Essentials:
Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle
Familiarity with legislation related to children in care and care leavers.
Ability to assess needs, prepare reports, and implement outcome-based plans.
Please note:
You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
You should have right to work in U.K
This role requires an Enhanced DBS
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
#RQ1536941