Member Job Opportunity: Barnardo's - Leaving Care Worker - Sleaford

Location: Lincolnshire Leaving Care Service – Sleaford
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37
Salary: £18,278 - £24,493
Closing Date: 14 May 2021
Interview Date: 27 May 2021​

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Almost all young people in care leave children's homes and foster care by the time that they're 18, compared to their peers who stay at home until their mid-20s. From April 2020 the Service supports these young people from the age of 16 to their mid-20s, to make a successful move to living in the community. Practical and emotional assistance is offered to young people who may not have any other source of support. Education, training and support is provided for all young people.

Initial Specific Responsibilities
To carry out pathway plans, statutory visits and risk assessments for Lincolnshire care leavers.

Within Lincolnshire the Signs of Safety model is used across County as an assessment tool.

Supplementary Information

• Experience of working with Looked after Children and Care Leavers is essential.
• Continued professional development and a desire to learn is essential.
• Experience of working with the Signs of Safety programme is desirable.

Within Barnardo's the job title for this role Project Worker 1, this will appear on the job description.

The successful candidate must be able to drive and have access to their own car as this is essential for service delivery.

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

About Barnardo's
At Barnardo's we believe in children – no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.
 
Barnardo's is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce for staff and volunteers. We actively encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and male candidates as they are under-represented within Barnardo's.

Our basis and values

Full details and application documents here