Targeted Youth Support Case Support Worker
Tower Hamlets
£29/hr
Start date: ASAP
Full time: 36/hrs a week

Hatched Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for a Targeted Youth Support Case Support Worker in the Tower Hamlets area. 3 - 6 months temporary position with the local authorities.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To support a caseload of NEET care leavers, acting as the support worker to conduct needs analysis/assessments and develop jointly agreed pathway plans, identifying and documenting the support required to overcome personal barriers to education, training and employment. To provide information, advice and guidance to help young people access a range of education, training and employment provisions. Work closely with the EET Coordinator ensuring NEET caseload is well managed and young people progress from NEET to EET.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Working closely with the EET Coordinator and Personal Advisors plan and achieve a viable education, training and employment pathway for care leavers through direct work with young people.

2. Maintain weekly contact with the active NEET caseload and record all engagement and non engagement on Mosaic, clearly evidencing all methods and attempts to engage with the YP seeking further direction from the Lead worker if necessary

3. To act as a support worker within the team, evaluate and respond to EET referrals take appropriate action and give appropriate advice, information and assistance.

4. Assist EET Coordinator with planning and preparing provisions booklet and update notice board with opportunities and promote events

5. Assist EET Coordinator planning and delivering activities to enhance young people’s chances of doing better in education, training and employment

Knowledge
* Knowledge of financial support available to care leavers in post 18 education including grants, bursaries and scholarships
* Knowledge of the barriers affecting care leavers progression in education, training, employment and an understanding of how to overcome these.
* Knowledge of post 16 education and training provisions/options including apprenticeships/traineeship/internship
* options
* Knowledge of higher education application processes, including accommodation issues and student loan management
* Knowledge of local and national education, training and employment providers
* Demonstrate a thorough understanding of current labour market issues and requirements, and good practice within employment support.

Qualifications & Experience
* Evidence of securing work experience/placements for young people lacking work experience
* Direct work experience with children in care and leaving care, as individuals and in groups.
* Experience of working with young people who have been NEET and experienced disruption in education