Leaving Care is a statutory service offering Information, Advice, Guidance, and Support to Care Experienced Young People aged 16-25 years old. We don’t just support; we encourage, nurture, and empower our Care Experienced Young People to live fulfilling independent lives.
Due to the service continuing to adapt to young people's needs, we now have the opportunity to recruit further a worker into our team within Lincoln and build on the Lincolnshire Leaving care’s offer to our care experienced young people. The roles focus on support to those still in care, those young people who have just become adults, Care Experienced people aged 16 to 21 years old.
Key Responsibilities
Within Lincolnshire, we use the Signs of Safety model and the Valuing Care tool to help us plan, assess, and understand young people's needs. The role of the Leaving Care Worker involves the use of these tools and training to develop inspiration and impactful Pathway Plans so young people know their trajectory and who is there to support them.
As the heart of every plan is a close and supportive relationship between the service and young people, so a proven track record of nurturing relationships and providing care and support is vital in any prospective candidates. Workers will be required to carrying out statutory face-to-face visits, so travelling both locally and nationally to carry out visits is vital.
As a Personal Adviser you will ensure that young people have the right information, advice, guidance, and support to meet their needs. Each plan has a primary focus on Accommodation, Health, Education, Employment and Training, Finances, Well-being, and ensuring young people have the skills to live independently.
About You
Leaving Care is never easy for any young person, and this role can be demanding if young people are struggling. It is vital that any potential candidates can understand, recognise and manage risks and vulnerability to keep our young people safe. At the root of it all is the need to maintain a strong connection with young people and their network and giving them what they need to be safe, happy and successful adults.
You’ll use tools like Signs of Safety and Valuing Care to develop aspriational Pathway Plans that focus on:
Accommodation
Health and wellbeing
Education, employment, and training
Financial stability
Life skills and independence
This is a relationship-based role where your ability to connect, empower, and advocate for young people will make a lasting difference.
What You’ll Do
Build strong, trusting relationships with young people and their networks
Coordinate multi-agency support and lead on planning
Deliver targeted interventions and practical support
Act as Lead Professional where appropriate
Participate in a duty rota to support young people in crisis
Travel locally and nationally for face-to-face visits
About You
We’re looking for passionate individuals who:
Hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (Preferable)
Have experience supporting young people aged 16-25
Understand safeguarding, risk management, and child development
Can work flexibly, including occasional evening work
Are confident working across agencies and cultural contexts
Have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle and available for national travel
Why Join Us?
Be part of a transformation service making a real impact
Work in a supportive, multi-agency team
Access ongoing training and development
Help shape the future of care leavers in Lincolnshire
