[ref. m53988900] Social Worker (16 and Separated Children Seeking Asylum Service)
Our aim is to achieve stability and security for our young people in local communities while supporting their aspirations and goals. We focus on supporting all our young people in developing practical and emotional skills in their transition to independence.
Cornwall’s 16+ and Separated Children Seeking Asylum Service consists of a partnership team between the Local Authority and Carefree. We are a high performing, young person focused team operating an Outstanding service to Care Leavers aged 16 to 25 years old,.We are a countywide service and together we aim to improve the life chances of young people living in and leaving Local Authority care. The team is multi-disciplinary – some staff are Social Work qualified, others have a housing or youthwork background; we also have a clinical psychologist, specialist emotional well-being worker and specialist asylum support workers.
All are trained in areas relevant to Children in Care and Leaving Care. Social Workers and Personal Advisors undertake Pathway Plans and Reviews as per the Leaving Care Act 2000 and Care Planning Regs 2010, aiming to prepare young people for the time when they cease to be looked after; thus improving the life chances of young care leavers.