Meaningful Impact, The Pathway Worker plays an essential role in helping care-experienced young people transition to independence, making a significant positive difference in their lives.
Professional Development, The City of York Council is dedicated to continuous Learning & Development, allowing Pathway Workers to enhance their skills and advance their careers.
Work-Life Balance, The role offers flexible working practices and hybrid working arrangements, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Generous Benefits, Employees enjoy a substantial annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, and comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives.
Collaborative Work Environment, The role involves working closely within a team and fostering effective relationships with young people and stakeholders, creating a supportive and collaborative atmosphere.
Community Engagement, Pathway Workers have opportunities to engage in community and volunteer activities, enhancing their connection to the local community.
Job Security, Working with the City of York Council provides stability, as the council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
Are you a compassionate individual looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people? City of York Council is seeking a dedicated Pathway Worker to join our dynamic Pathway Service team. In this fulfilling role, you’ll support care-experienced young adults aged 17 to 25, guiding them as they transition into independence. Your exceptional communication skills and empathetic approach will help forge meaningful relationships with young people, social workers, and families alike, ensuring that each individual feels valued and supported during this crucial time in their lives.
At City of York Council, we believe in investing in our staff's wellbeing and professional growth. In exchange for your commitment, we offer flexible working options, generous annual leave, and access to our Local Government Pension Scheme. You’ll also benefit from a comprehensive Health & Wellbeing programme, continuous learning opportunities, and various discounts and rewards as a valued member of our community. If you thrive in a supportive environment and want to empower young people while enjoying a fulfilling career in the care sector, we want to hear from you! For an informal chat, reach out to Emily Wood at emily.wood@york.gov.uk or call 07768 130688. Applications close on Monday 7 April 2025, with interviews scheduled for Thursday 17 April 2025. Join us in making a difference!
At City of York Council, we believe in investing in our staff's wellbeing and professional growth. In exchange for your commitment, we offer flexible working options, generous annual leave, and access to our Local Government Pension Scheme. You’ll also benefit from a comprehensive Health & Wellbeing programme, continuous learning opportunities, and various discounts and rewards as a valued member of our community. If you thrive in a supportive environment and want to empower young people while enjoying a fulfilling career in the care sector, we want to hear from you! For an informal chat, reach out to Emily Wood at emily.wood@york.gov.uk or call 07768 130688. Applications close on Monday 7 April 2025, with interviews scheduled for Thursday 17 April 2025. Join us in making a difference!
Meaningful Impact, The Pathway Worker plays an essential role in helping care-experienced young people transition to independence, making a significant positive difference in their lives.
Professional Development, The City of York Council is dedicated to continuous Learning & Development, allowing Pathway Workers to enhance their skills and advance their careers.
Work-Life Balance, The role offers flexible working practices and hybrid working arrangements, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Generous Benefits, Employees enjoy a substantial annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, and comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives.
Collaborative Work Environment, The role involves working closely within a team and fostering effective relationships with young people and stakeholders, creating a supportive and collaborative atmosphere.
Community Engagement, Pathway Workers have opportunities to engage in community and volunteer activities, enhancing their connection to the local community.
Job Security, Working with the City of York Council provides stability, as the council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
The Pathway Service are looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic practitioner to work with care experienced young people as a personal advisor.
This role is crucial in supporting young people between the ages of 17 and 25 years old as they navigate their transition to independence and beyond.
You will be a skilled and motivated practitioner who is committed to supporting care experienced young people in all circumstances.
You will need to have excellent communication skills, a high level of computer skills, good organisation, be responsive to challenging situations and flexible to the needs of the service.
You will value placing effective relationships at the centre of what you do and be able to communicate effectively with young people, social work colleagues, foster carers and families. Effective collaborative working and maintaining a person centred approach is essential.
You will be required to maintain accurate and up to date case records, review Pathway Plans within statutory timescales and attend relevant meetings.
You will be required to visit young people in a variety of settings in York and locations out of area.
You will work closely within the team, provide duty cover and be responsible for a case load of young people. You will support the team to maintain and develop positive practice and strengthen the service in all areas.
The Council is highly committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.
As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C1: Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of language.
City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Emily Wood (Pathway Manager) at or on .
Closing date: Monday 7 April 2025 at 12 midnight
Interview date: Thursday 17 April 2025
This role is crucial in supporting young people between the ages of 17 and 25 years old as they navigate their transition to independence and beyond.
You will be a skilled and motivated practitioner who is committed to supporting care experienced young people in all circumstances.
You will need to have excellent communication skills, a high level of computer skills, good organisation, be responsive to challenging situations and flexible to the needs of the service.
You will value placing effective relationships at the centre of what you do and be able to communicate effectively with young people, social work colleagues, foster carers and families. Effective collaborative working and maintaining a person centred approach is essential.
You will be required to maintain accurate and up to date case records, review Pathway Plans within statutory timescales and attend relevant meetings.
You will be required to visit young people in a variety of settings in York and locations out of area.
You will work closely within the team, provide duty cover and be responsible for a case load of young people. You will support the team to maintain and develop positive practice and strengthen the service in all areas.
The Council is highly committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.
As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C1: Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of language.
City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Emily Wood (Pathway Manager) at or on .
Closing date: Monday 7 April 2025 at 12 midnight
Interview date: Thursday 17 April 2025
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