Leaving Care Worker - Refugee and Asylum Seeking Team
Grade: I
Salary: From £32,076 up to £35,745 per annum pro rata
Location: Northallerton
Hours: Full time/ 37 hours
Contract: This is a Temporary Contract to cover maternity leave which will end on 6th October 2025. This could be a secondment opportunity for the right person, but you will need to get approval from your line manager before applying.
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 Northallerton. 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.
For an informal chat you can contact Liz Hamm Assistant Team Manager on 01609 535535 or Julie Capperauld Assistant Team Manager on 01609 798101.
Key dates
Closing date: 22nd July 2024
Interview date: 31st July 2024
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