Client: Nottinghamshire County Council
Contract: Full-time (37 hours per week) | Temporary Contract
Location: Nottingham
Pay: £15.66 per hour (PAYE)
Job Purpose
Support vulnerable young people transitioning from care by managing complex cases involving assessment, planning, intervention, and coordination of services. Your work will align with the Children Act, national guidance, and local policies to help these young people achieve positive, independent futures.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver services in line with Aftercare Service and Children, Families and Cultural Services Business Plan objectives.
- Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to assess and support care leavers.
- Manage a caseload in accordance with risk assessments and legal regulations.
- Maintain accurate, timely case records using digital and manual systems.
- Contribute to interagency strategies and attend statutory reviews and multi-agency meetings.
- Provide flexible support, including evening and weekend work as needed.
- Undertake specialist roles in complex assessments or service development.
- Apply safeguarding principles across all aspects of your work.
- Regularly review care leavers' needs, ensuring support plans remain appropriate.
- Respond to urgent cases, provide advice and support, and escalate as necessary.
- Work closely with colleagues, managers, and external partners.
- Design and deliver life skills and independence training for young people.
- Support service users with transport and personal belongings when required.
- Promote and uphold equality, diversity, and inclusion in all service delivery.
- Deliver care leaver services in line with:
- Children Act Guidance Volume 3: Planning Transitions to Adulthood for Care Leavers
- Local safeguarding procedures and policies
- Conduct comprehensive needs assessments and deliver person-centred support.
- Manage young people's financial needs and oversee individual budgets.
- Prepare high-quality reports for statutory reviews and safeguarding forums.
- Participate in regular professional supervision, appraisal, and training.
- Stay up to date with relevant legislation and best practice.
- Attend planning meetings, case conferences, and team forums.
Education & Knowledge
- GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths
- Relevant professional qualification
- Full UK driving licence (or reasonable adjustments for disabilities)
- Strong understanding of:
- Child development and challenges faced by care leavers
- Children Act 1989/2004, Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000, and Children and Social Work Act 2017
- Multi-agency working and safeguarding frameworks
- Committed to delivering excellent support and customer care
- Strong interpersonal skills for building trust and collaboration
- Sound judgment and problem-solving capabilities
- Confident using IT systems and digital recordkeeping
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Organised, with the ability to prioritise under pressure
- Dedicated to promoting equality, fairness, and safety
- Experience (paid or voluntary) working with diverse young people
- Proven ability to build supportive relationships and encourage independence
- Experience of developing intervention strategies
- Skilled in managing challenging behaviours
- Familiarity with case documentation and administrative processes
If you are interested in the role and would like to contact me for further information on the role you can contact myself on the details below.
At Service Care Solutions we also offer a £250 bonus for referrals! If you think you know someone who would be ideal for this role and they are placed in the job you will then receive £250 at the end of their probationary period.
To apply for this role, or to refer someone else, then please do not hesitate to contact Jack at Service Care Solutions on 01772208964 or email on Jack.Lonsdale@Servicecare.org.uk
