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 * Providing person-centred emotional and practical support to young people aged 16–18 and care leavers within supported accommodation and semi-independent living services. * Supporting young people to develop independent living skills, including cooking, cleaning, budgeting, shopping and managing daily routines. * Encouraging engagement with education, training, employment and community activities. * Supporting young people with mental health difficulties, emotional distress, trauma and behaviours that may challenge. * Building positive, trusting and professional relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries. * Promoting independence, confidence, resilience and positive decision-making. * Supporting young people to attend appointments and engage with social workers, personal advisers and other professionals. * Recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns, exploitation risks, missing-from-care incidents and other potential risks. * Using trauma-informed approaches, positive behaviour support and effective de-escalation techniques. * Following individual support plans, placement plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures. * Completing accurate daily records, handover notes, incident reports and relevant documentation. * Working collaboratively with colleagues, social workers, local authorities and external agencies to ensure positive outcomes for young people. Essential Requirements * Minimum 12 months' previous experience supporting children, young people or care leavers within a relevant care or support environment. * Experience working within leaving care services, semi-independent accommodation, children's residential care or supported housing. * Good understanding of safeguarding children and young people, including exploitation, missing-from-care procedures and risk management. * Confidence supporting young people with trauma, emotional and behavioural difficulties and complex needs. * Knowledge of trauma-informed care, professional boundaries and person-centred support. * Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and use effective de-escalation techniques. * Strong communication, interpersonal and record-keeping skills. * A reliable, resilient, compassionate and non-judgemental approach. * Willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS check with the appropriate barred list checks and all necessary pre-employment compliance requirements. Previous experience supporting young people aged 16–18 within semi-independent accommodation would be highly advantageous. A Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People's Workforce, Health and Social Care or a related field is desirable. What We Offer * Flexible ad-hoc agency shifts to suit your availability. * Day, night and weekend opportunities, subject to client requirements. * Opportunities across leaving care services, supported accommodation and semi-independent living settings. * The flexibility to work around existing employment and personal commitments. * A friendly, approachable and supportive recruitment team. * Ongoing opportunities for additional shifts based on availability and client demand