Specialist Support Worker - Sutton, United Kingdom - London Borough of Sutton

London Borough of Sutton

Verified Company

Sutton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Specialist Support Worker - Care Leavers:

Employer 1
Sutton Council

Location(s) 1
Sutton

Contract Type 1
Permanent

Working Hours 1
Part Time

Grade 1
7

Hours Per Week 1
28.8

Salary Range 1
£35,577 - £41,808 (£44,019 unconsolidated maximum)

Salary Basis 1
Per annum, pro rata'd to part-time working hours

Actual Part Time Salary 1
£28,461 - £33,446

Leave Entitlement 1
28 days

Application Deadline
11/03/2024, 23:55

About the Borough 1

In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough.

This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ.

Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.

All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough.

We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton.

This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.

Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport.

There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International.

Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground.

There's also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.

About the Role 1

As a Specialist Support Worker (Personal Advisor) within the Children Looked After and Leaving Care Team you will be responsible for supporting care leavers (aged 18+) and young people to transition into adulthood to be independent, safe and contributing members of society.

Responding to safeguarding concerns, providing practical support like housing and educational support, signposting to other services such as mental health services, budgeting and health.

As well as providing a listening ear to young people there are also statutory requirements such as completing pathway plans with young people, smart planning and needs assessments.

This role is for 4 days a week and the days are flexible.

About Us 1

Sutton's Children Looked After and Leaving Care Service progresses children in care into independence whilst keeping them safe and providing guidance and skills to navigate adulthood.

A settled team with a positive culture located at The Quad which is to be used as pioneering hub around contextual safeguarding and innovative practice around work with adolescents.

We have a fully supportive and restorative approach to both staff and families we work with.

The Team are also leading innovative projects with fantastic engagement with young people who inform the service and who work closely with local organisations and businesses.

Following Ofsted's inspection of Sutton's Children's Service outcomes for children in care and care leavers was graded 'good'.

They found that "Care leavers receive positive and timely practical help and guidance from their easy-to-reach PAs, who are based in The Quad.

A variety of support, including advice on how to navigate the benefits systems, is available."

This is supported by ofsted rated 'outstanding' leadership.

"Stability of leadership and strong aspirations to 'get it right' are key factors in their success. A strong culture of continuous learning and support to staff is bringing greater consistency of management oversight. Practitioners' effective and authoritative practice leads to better outcomes for the majority of children. Most vulnerable children receive good help and effective care and protection that are making a difference to their lives."

LI-JT1

About You 1

Our Offer To You 1

As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills.

We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.

In addition,