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Job Title:  Support Worker (Throughcare & Aftercare) 
Location:   Aberdeenshire Council,UK
Deadline:   27th Aug 2013


You are a self motivated person with suitable experience of working with young people in a Social Work, Youth Work or Care setting. 
You will have knowledge and understanding of the issues relating to care leavers, and how to assist and support young people to develop the skills they require to manage the transition towards independent living.
You will be part of a small dispersed team, working along side Social Workers, Local Area Co-ordinators, Residential Workers, Foster carers and other professionals to promote good outcomes for young care leavers.
The ability to travel within Aberdeenshire is essential. The post will require flexible working to meet the needs of the young people.

The majority of posts within Aberdeenshire Council fall into one of the categories as detailed on the Worksmart website – http://worksmart.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
An offer of employment by Aberdeenshire Council will be subject to the outcome of this check being satisfactory.
The preferred candidate will also be required to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Check from other countries as deemed necessary.
An offer of employment by Aberdeenshire will be subject to the outcome of this check being satisfactory. Certain terms and conditions of service for this post may change under proposals to implement revised provisions, which the Council is currently consulting and negotiating on.  Informal Enquiries to: Anne Bone 01467 628027 

Job Purpose
To work with Social Workers and Local Area co-ordinators to assist young people to access appropriate services  

To undertake specific task-centred work with young people to develop the skills to manage the transition to independent living   

Main Tasks
    To work directly with young people to assist them to build life skills
    To work alongside social workers in relation to supporting young people in managing the transition towards independent living, including supporting them to develop the required practical skills
    To work in partnership with residential workers and foster carers to prepare young people and support them in the transition to independent living
    To prepare written reports when required
    To work with groups of young people to deliver specific programmes to help them life and independent living skills 

Experience / Qualifications / Personal Qualities
Essential Criteria

•     Experience of working with young people
•     Ability to travel within Aberdeenshire
•     Experience of working in rural area
•     Reliable, enthusiastic and approachable
•     Good organisational skills
•     Good interpersonal skills
•     Good written and verbal communication skills
•     Non-judgemental attitude
•     Ability to work flexibly

Desirable Criteria

•     SVQ qualification in related area
•     Experience of group work
•     Experience of working within the public sector
•     Experience of working as part of a team
•     Knowledge of issues for care leavers
•     Report writing skills
•     IT Skills 

Informal Enquiries
For further information about this post please contact Anne Bone 01467 628027 


Closing date for applications is 27 August 2013.

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