Remedy Recruitment Group are currently seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker to work within a Leaving Care Team for a Local Authority based in West London.

Job Purpose

The Leaving Care Team will be responsible for providing services and support to all young people who are sixteen years of age and over, who are eligible, relevant, former relevant and qualifying young people. Looked after children of this age group with severe disabilities will remain in the Children with Disabilities Team, however the Leaving Care Team can offer advice regarding leaving care to the allocated worker in the Children with Disabilities Team.

All referrals to the Leaving Care Team will be made via FWi at the end of year 11 once a young person reaches the age of 16. The following documentation will be included:

• A copy of the Care Plan;
• An up to date Chronology;
• A copy of the young person's Personal Education Plan;
• A copy of the Child and Family Assessment;
• A copy of the minutes of the last Statutory Review;
• A Transfer summary;
• A Pathway Plan (undertaken by Connect team age 16 years 3 months).

At the transfer a Risk Assessment will be completed by the Incoming Manager.

The Leaving Care Team will aim to send the young person's prospective Personal Advisor or a representative to the childcare review prior to the planned date of transfer.

Please contact Holly at Remedy on 0208 418 7676 for further information, alternatively please respond to this advert with a copy of your CV