Social work services

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Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of leaving care services. The Leaving Care Team will support young people who are leaving care, as defined by social services and well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and Part 6 Code of Practice; enabling them to transition into independence. The objectives of the service are: 1) To provide a young persons advisor service to young people leaving the care service aged 16 to 25 years; 2) In partnership with children’s services, conduct a programme of Information and advice workshops supporting areas of the pathway plan for young people in care aged 16 to 18 years of age; 3) To develop and review high quality, person centred outcome focused pathway plans for each young person that underpin stable lives and successful outcomes; 4) To develop at least 3 supported lodgings placements that are appropriate for young people aged 16 plus; 5) To contribute to management information and support to the permanence team for future planning of service provision; 6) To work in partnership with stakeholders in developing opportunities for care leavers in line with the Council’s offer under hidden ambitions; 7) Involving care leavers in the development, delivery and improvement of the services lies at the heart of the delivery which should have a strong focus upon co-production. In accordance with Part 6 (looked after and accommodated children) of the social services and well-being (Wales) Act 2014; leaving care. This incorporates the arrangements for leaving care, personal advisors, pathway assessments and plans, suitable accommodation and support for further or higher education and employment.