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This 9-month contract role with a local authority is designed to support young people, particularly care leavers, in their transition to independent adulthood. The position involves providing holistic, person-centred advice, guidance, and intervention. The successful candidate will manage a caseload, deliver tailored support programmes, and collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to ensure young people access appropriate services, develop life skills, and achieve positive outcomes.
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Act as a full member of the Service team and contribute to its development within the Directorate.
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Manage an individual caseload and deliver direct support to young people on a one-to-one and group basis.
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Participate in duty and referral work, responding to emerging needs appropriately.
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Develop and implement tailored support programmes to assist young people transitioning from care to independent living.
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Maintain regular contact with service users to support their development, independence, and self-esteem.
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Conduct assessments and develop personalised support plans in conjunction with young people, social workers, carers, and partner agencies.
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Ensure all young people receive their entitled services and support from relevant agencies.
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Support access to education, employment, accommodation, and benefits.
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Work collaboratively to support young people with continuing care needs and ensure a smooth transition into adulthood.
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Experience working with vulnerable young people, particularly care leavers or those transitioning to independence.
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Experience managing a caseload and delivering structured support interventions.
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Proven experience in multi-agency partnership working.
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Relevant qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Social Care, or a related field (e.g., NVQ Level 3/4 or equivalent).
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Evidence of continuous professional development.
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Enhanced DBS clearance (required).
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Working hours: 36.5 hours per week.
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Subject to DBS check.
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Location: One Avenue Road, Aston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 4DU, United Kingdom.
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Work pattern: 2 days in the office, 3 days remote.
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Bi-weekly schedule.
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The role closes on 14th July 2026, apply ASAP.
To support young people, particularly care leavers, in their transition to independent adulthood by providing holistic, person-centred advice, guidance, and intervention
