Leaving Care Support Worker

Job description

Location: Burnley, Nelson, Colne, Accrington & Surrounding Areas
Job Type: Temporary / Agency / Ad-Hoc
Hours: Flexible – Days, Nights and Weekends

About the Role

Rotherwood Cares is currently recruiting experienced, compassionate and reliable Leaving Care Support Workers to join our growing agency team, providing flexible staffing support to semi-independent accommodation, supported housing and leaving care services across Lancashire.

We are looking for dedicated individuals with previous experience supporting young people aged 16–18 and care leavers who may have experienced trauma, family breakdown, emotional and behavioural difficulties, mental health challenges or other complex needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Support Workers seeking flexible ad-hoc shifts, whether you are looking for additional hours alongside your current employment or ongoing temporary opportunities within children's and young people's services.

Successful candidates will be confident supporting young people to develop essential independent living skills, build positive relationships and work towards a successful transition into adulthood.

Key Responsibilities

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Providing person-centred emotional and practical support to young people aged 16–18 and care leavers within supported accommodation and semi-independent living services.

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Supporting young people to develop independent living skills, including cooking, cleaning, budgeting, shopping and managing daily routines.

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Encouraging engagement with education, training, employment and community activities.

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Supporting young people with mental health difficulties, emotional distress, trauma and behaviours that may challenge.

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Building positive, trusting and professional relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.

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Promoting independence, confidence, resilience and positive decision-making.

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Supporting young people to attend appointments and engage with social workers, personal advisers and other professionals.

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Recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns, exploitation risks, missing-from-care incidents and other potential risks.

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Using trauma-informed approaches, positive behaviour support and effective de-escalation techniques.

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Following individual support plans, placement...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Nelson

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English