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Throughcare and Aftercare Worker (2 Posts) (Permanent) - job post

West Dunbartonshire Council
3.6 out of 5 stars
16 Church Street, Dumbarton G82 1QL
£35,311.82 - £38,268.15 a year - Permanent
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Job details

Pay

  • £35,311.82 - £38,268.15 a year

Job type

  • Permanent

Location

16 Church Street, Dumbarton G82 1QL

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Annual leave
  • Company pension

Full job description

Job Description

We are looking to recruit 2 committed and motivated Throughcare and Aftercare Workers to join our team, who would be responsible for supporting young people aged 15 to 26 as they move from care to independence.

As a Throughcare and Aftercare Worker, you will play a key role in fulfilling the Council’s Corporate Parenting responsibilities, providing direct, practical, and emotional support to young people at a critical stage in their lives.

You will:

  • Support young people to develop their skills and confidence as they transition from care to independent living
  • Provide ongoing support and advice tailored to individual needs
  • Work with vulnerable young people, including those experiencing or at risk of homelessness or who are unaccompanied asylum seekers (UASC)
  • Collaborate with partner agencies such as housing providers and support services
  • Support Supported Carers who are delivering Supported Lodgings placements through our Registered Service
  • Contribute to young care leavers achieving positive outcomes in areas such as housing, education, training, and employment
  • Build strong, trusting relationships that empower young people to thrive

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has experience working with vulnerable young people, ideally those with care experience
  • Understands the challenges of transitioning to independent living and approaches practice in a trauma informed way
  • Can provide practical support to young people alongside emotional guidance
  • Has strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Is flexible, resilient, and able to work both independently and also as part of a team
  • Is committed to improving outcomes for young people

Requirements

This post is considered a Regulated Role with Children and Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found here.

Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

The Individual

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

  • Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
  • A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
  • Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support

Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.

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