Outreach Support Worker; Rural

Barnardo's Highland Services is looking for a dedicated and compassionate support worker to join our Springboard Outreach Service, supporting care leavers across the Highland Area. This role is predomitely based in Caithness and Sutherland however you may need to travel to Inverness s role offers a unique opportunity to walk alongside young people as they transition into adulthood, providing holistic, tailored support in their own homes and communities.

Springboard is commissioned by Highland Council and forms part of a wider Barnardo's Highland service offer. The service is grounded in the principles of The Promise, ensuring that every young person has their voice heard and their needs met in a way that is flexible, relationship-based, and trauma-informed.

• Deliver one-to-one outreach support to care-experienced young people across Highland
• Work flexibly and creatively to meet young people where they are—emotionally, Practically and geographically.
• Collaborate closely with Pathways Coordinators to support young people in achieving the goals set out in their Pathways Plans.
• Empower young people to develop independent living skills, build resilience, and access opportunities in their communities
• Maintain accurate records, contribute to monitoring outcomes, and work in line with Barnardo's values and safeguarding standards.

• Experience working with children, young people, or care-experienced individuals.
• A strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and the ability to build trusting, professional relationships
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, based on the needs of young people.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel - Expenses are reimbursed.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.