Leaving Care Case Worker - Unaccompanied Refugee and Asylum Seeking Team Children's Team (UASC) and Migrant Young People
Salary: From £32,076 up to £35,745 per annum
Grade: I
Contract: Full time - 37 hours per week
Contract Type - permanent
Location: Selby
Interview Date 14th July 2024
Do you have extensive experience of working with young people aged 16-25 leaving care and want to make a difference to the lives of young care leavers? Do you have experience of working with young people with complex needs and have extensive experience of working within multi-agency services? Do you have a sound knowledge of Leaving Care legislation and guidance as well as a sound knowledge of relevant legislation and procedures for young people claiming asylum and that have refugee status? If you answered yes to all of these, you may be the right person for this position.
You will join a small, dedicated county wide team but be based in Selby. You will also be part of the wider leaving care team covering the whole of North Yorkshire and beyond. We are proud to be an Outstanding Leaving Care Team and Local Authority and work in a strength-based and relationship-based practice way.
You will manage a case load of young people between the ages of 16 and 25 years old. This will include reviewing and co-ordinating the young person’s pathway plan, acting as an advocate for the young person when required, referring to other relevant services and always striving for the best outcomes for each young person whilst working flexibly to meet their needs. You need to be able to maintain appropriate records and management information.
In return, we can offer you a comprehensive benefits package including flexible working, a local government pension scheme, family friendly leave, salary sacrifice, learning and development packages and employee discount benefits.
Diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For further information about the role please contact Liz Hamm, Assistant Team Manager on 01609 535535 or liz.hamm@northyorks.gov.uk or Julie Capperauld, Assistant Team Manager on 07811277253 or Julie.capperauld@northyorks.gov.uk
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
Key dates:
Closing date: 14th July 2024
Interview date: 30th July 2024
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