We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Tower Hamlets to assist with the appointment of a Targeted Youth Support Case Support Worker, on a 3.5-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £23.48 - £30.13 per Hour

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• Assist EET Coordinator with planning and preparing provisions booklet and update notice board with opportunities and promote events
• Assist EET Coordinator planning and delivering activities to enhance young peoples chances of doing better in education, training and employment

Qualifications:

• Good general education and evidence of high standard of literacy and numeracy
• Good command of standard software packages in particular MS Excel
• Knowledge of the barriers affecting care leavers progression in education, training, employment and an understanding of how to overcome these.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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