Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Salary:  From £34,434 up to £38,220 per annum 

Grade: I

Contract: Permanent 

Hours: Part time (18.5 hours)

Are you passionate about supporting care experienced young people?  Do you have experience of working with care leavers, particularly those with complex needs, and a strong understanding of multi-agency working?

We are looking for a dedicated Leaving Care Case Worker to join our Leaving Care Team in Scarborough. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people who are leaving care.

About the role

Key responsibilities:

·       Managing a caseload of care experienced young people

·       Reviewing and coordinating Pathway Plans

·       Acting as an advocate and referring to relevant services

·       Striving for the best outcomes through flexible, relationship-based practice

·       Maintaining accurate records and management information

What we’re looking for:

• Extensive experience supporting care experienced young people aged 16–25
• Proven ability to work with young people with complex needs
• Strong multi-agency working skills
• In-depth knowledge of Leaving Care legislation and guidance
• Understanding of legislation and procedures for asylum-seeking and refugee young people

You’ll be joining an excellent Leaving Care Team within an OFSTED Outstanding-rated Local Authority, committed to strength-based and relationship-focused practice across North Yorkshire and beyond.

Why Join us?

·       Generous Annual Leave: 28 days of holiday (pro-rata), increasing to 34 days after 5 years’ service – plus public holidays.

·       Pension Scheme: Save for your future with our generous Local Government Pension Scheme.

·       Fitness Discounts: Discounted Gym memberships at various gyms across the county.

·       Lifestyle Savings: Enjoy a wide range of discounts at hundreds of popular high-street and online retailers.

·       And more: Additional wellbeing support, employee assistance, and development opportunities.

For an informal chat about this role, please contact Gra Draper, Assistant Team Manager for Leaving Care Team Scarborough – 01609 536245

Key Dates:

Closing date: Thursday 4^th December 2025

Interview date: Thursday 18^th December 2025

Key Documents:

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Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.  

It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.

We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of adults at risk.

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. 

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.