Staying Close is a model which provides an enhanced support package for young people leaving care. Staying Close provides an offer a package of practical and emotional support, provided by a dedicated staying close coordinator. Many care leavers report experiencing a ‘cliff-edge’ when they leave care and move into an independent tenancy. They report not feeling equipped to deal with the challenges of living independently and as a result, many care leavers get into debt and arrears and lose their tenancies. Also, many young people leaving care do not have strong support networks to help them with the transition to independent living. As a result, care leavers are particularly at risk of homelessness due to a lack of transitional and practical support, and a lack of suitable accommodation. Staying Close aims to provide the necessary emotional and practical support to help young people transition into independent living, giving them the tools to successfully live independently. You will work within Manchester's Staying Close offer to provide additional support to care leavers to improve accommodation outcomes, stability and reduce homelessness. To help further develop joint working between the Leaving Care Service, housing services and partner agencies. You will also be required to work flexibly with some evening/ weekend work required for the role. The role holder will work collaboratively with other focused services to ensure that Council services and partner agencies are working to the highest standards to provide quality services for our young people in Manchester. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident