Leaving Care Housing Support Worker

3 months ago


Horsham, United Kingdom WSCC Full time

**About You**
To be successful in this role you need to:

- Have experience of direct work with young people and the ability to work effectively with care leavers in crisis to provide a solution focussed approach.
- Have extensive experience of working with young people/families at risk of homelessness.
- Have the ability to manage casework for the children/young people ensuring that needs are reviewed, objectives are set and measuring progress of these.
- Engage, communicate and work creatively in partnership with the children/young people we support, their support networks and partner organisation.
- Analyse and interpret complex data and information and make informed decisions, recommendations and prioritise on this basis to gain positive outcomes.
- Have experience of using a range of direct work interventions in crisis situations, working with young people and their families and or support networks.
- Have an NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent qualification/experience, demonstrating a level of ability in working with young people and families and or support networks.
- Be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes are available.

**For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.**
**About Us**
At West Sussex County Council, we are ambitious for our children and our workforce. We are committed to improving our services for children and families in West Sussex that we support. You will be joining us at a key time on us improvement journey. The work we have started includes establishing a new and experienced leadership team driving forward our ‘Children First’ improvement plan. The Care Leavers service is part of the overarching Children We Care For and Care Leavers Service, as we work together to improve how young people transition out of care.

We don’t underestimate the work that still needs to be done and the challenge ahead. That’s why we need professionals, like you, who really want to be part of the positive change that is happening. Be part of an ambitious improvement plan and make a significant difference to children and families in West Sussex.

There has never been a more rewarding time to join.
**Further Information**
The reference number for this role is **CAFHE04966.**

Job Reference: CAFHE04966



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