Leaving Care Personal Advisor

Overview

Bracknell Forest Council is looking for a committed individual to join Bracknell Forest Council's small, friendly local authority as a Leaving Care Support Worker. In this varied and rewarding role, you will play a crucial part in enhancing the lives of care leavers aged 16 to 25.

Role Overview

The Leaving Care Team is a dedicated group focused on providing essential support to ensure the best outcomes for Bracknell Forest Council's young people and care leavers. Bracknell Forest Council's leadership understands the importance of creating a secure environment for social care workers to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic assessments for young people returning to the service post-21.
• Organize positive activities while coordinating education, training, and employment opportunities for care leavers.
• Lead specific projects aimed at increasing employment opportunities and reducing social isolation.
• Promote the Leaving Care Service to partner agencies.
• Work flexibly to meet the needs of young people, which may include occasional travel and evening work.

Salary and Benefits

Salary for this role is between £17,095 and £20,227 per year, pro-rata for part-time hours.

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ service (pro rata for part-time).
• Annual leave purchase policy.
• Opportunities for flexible and agile working to support Bracknell Forest Council's employees’ work-life balance.
• An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks including sports and social clubs.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and fostering leave.
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• Local government pension scheme.
• Life insurance cover linked to the pension scheme.
• A great office location next to travel links and the regenerated town centre.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees’ health and wellbeing.
• Staff dental and health plans.
• Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
• Supermarket discount.

Company Culture

At Bracknell Forest Council, Bracknell Forest Council champion equality, diversity, and inclusion. Bracknell Forest Council is always learning and ambitious in Bracknell Forest Council's approach to public service.

Commitment to Safeguarding

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of Bracknell Forest Council's pre-employment checks process.

Application Process

Please note that Bracknell Forest Council do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.