Aftercare workers

Part of: Trafford's Care Leaver Offer

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You will be allocated an aftercare worker at the age of 16 so that you can get to know your advisor before they become your main point of contact at age 18. Up until you turn 18, you will continue to have a social worker. 

You are entitled to support from your aftercare worker until you reach 25, whether you are in education or training or not.

How they can help

Your aftercare worker will help you with moving on to independence and transitioning into adulthood, in particular, the following areas:

  • Training and employment opportunities
  • Developing your independence skills
  • Finding somewhere suitable to live
  • Managing your finances and claiming benefits

Your aftercare worker will discuss with you the information in this guide, and we will listen to your views as we continue to improve our services. They should also talk to you about what support you need and record this information in your Pathway Plan. 

Pathway Plan

Your Pathway Plan is written with you by your aftercare worker. It sets out your needs, views and future goals, and identifies exactly what support you will receive from us. The plan will be reviewed regularly.

With your agreement, we will seek the views of partner agencies. This may include housing, education, training, health services and any other services or people that are important to you. This is to ensure we all work together to provide you with clear and consistent advice and support. 

How much support you will receive

The amount of support that you receive from your aftercare worker will depend on what you need at that stage in your independence and your individual circumstances.

The Care Experienced Service will also consider what extra support you may need. We will offer what you need based on how life is going for you at that time. 

Support with becoming a parent

We want you to be successful in whatever you decide to do in life. When or if you choose to become a parent, we will continue to support you. 

This may include support with: 

  • Additional monies when setting up your home for you and your child
  • Assisting you with finding childcare arrangements if you are in work or study
  • Ensuring you are signposted to all available assistance provided locally by health and social care