Support Worker - Salford, United Kingdom - OWOA

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Salford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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About the role

  • To carry out the responsibilities and duties for Care Leavers in line with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and 1989 Children Act.
  • To work with young people to ensure that their views and wishes are considered when developing Pathway Plans.
  • You will work directly with young people using a range of knowledge, skills and interventions as required, in accordance with statutory responsibilities to secure positive outcomes for young people.
  • To work with Unaccompanied Asylumseeking Children in line with Home Office guidance and adopting triple planning within the pathway plan.
  • To maintain regular contact with young people as required by the Children Act 1989 and Children (Leaving Care) Act, 2000.
  • To promote the involvement of young people in all aspects of service delivery and pathway planning.
  • To support transitional plans and move young people into their new properties
  • To contribute and participate in the delivery of a duty system within the service.
  • You will effectively manage a caseload, with varying degrees of complexity dependent upon skills and length of experience, with appropriate supervision, guidance and support.
  • You will work in accordance with national and local policies and procedures, and use the law, regulatory and statutory guidance to inform practice decisions.
  • You will prepare and producing a variety of high quality professional written documentation to required quality standards on behalf of the City Council.
  • You will work with partner agencies and represent the Council at a range of meetings and reviews as required. You will secure access to services, negotiating and challenging other professionals and organisations to provide the help required.
Key outcomes

  • You will work directly with young people using a range of knowledge, skills and interventions as required, in accordance with statutory responsibilities to secure positive outcomes for young people.
  • You will understand the vast vulnerabilities and complex needs of families and young people and ability to signpost to the most appropriate services.
  • You will have the ability to build professional, trusted partnerships with families and young people and be able to assess complex needs, to support a comprehensive SMART plan.
  • You will have detailed understanding of current legislation and policy regarding safeguarding and promoting the best outcomes for Care Leavers
  • You will have experience of working within a multiagency/multidisciplinary team with excellent ability to initiate and maintain good working relationships with partner agencies.
  • Demonstrate high level of influencing and negotiation skills and ability to track progress of interventions, evaluate outcomes and assess impact. Be confident and assertive and be able to challenge colleagues and partners when necessary.
  • You will have good time management skills and be able to plan, organise and prioritise workloads, have good recording skills and ability to keep accurate records.
  • You act with high levels of personal accountability, respond positively to change and demonstrates a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
  • You will have excellent IT, written and verbal communication skills.
  • You will have skills and qualities to communicate effectively with young people to ensure their voice is heard.
What we need from you

  • Significant experience of working with young people aged 14+
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Children Leaving Care Act 2000 and Childrens Act 198
  • Ability to assess a young person's needs and write a comprehensive report, which reflects the young person's needs
  • You must clearly evidence your ability to develop effective relationships with partner agencies and effective engagement skills to work with their carer's, families, and partner agencies
  • Ability to organise own time effectively, prioritising, preparing in advance and setting realistic timescales. Ability to maintain focus and objectivity under pressure and skill in managing and maintaining a complex workload.
  • Ability to assess a young person's needs and write a comprehensive report, which reflects the young person's needs
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  • Knowledge of education, training, and employment opportunities available to young people aged 16+
  • Knowledge/experience of welfare rights, DWP and Connexions.
  • Experience and knowledge of child protection/safeguarding procedures
  • Experience of engaging, negotiating, and advocating for vulnerable young people
  • Willingness to flexibly work outside of office hours as required by the needs of the service. You will also contribute to the team duty service on a rota basis with team members
  • Ability to use IT systems to retrieve, record and update information and willingness to learn to use new systems
  • This post requires you to travel within the city on a regular basis. You must have a driving licence valid in the UK or satisfy the council that you can make acceptable alternative arrangeme
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