Personal advisor

2 months contract with a Local Authority

Pay Rate: £24 per hour umbrella  

Summary

• This is a 2-month contract position with a Local Authority, offering a pay rate of £24 per hour under an umbrella arrangement. The role involves supporting young people transitioning from care to independent adulthood. As a Personal Advisor within the Leaving Care Service, you will manage a caseload of care leavers, providing them with high-quality advice, guidance, advocacy, and practical help. Your goal is to ensure they receive timely support to enhance their outcomes in areas like accommodation, education, employment, training, health, and emotional wellbeing. You will collaborate with internal teams, partner agencies, families, and carers to foster positive transitions and independence for these young individuals.
  

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of care leavers, adhering to statutory duties, departmental policies, and relevant legislation.
  
• Develop, implement, monitor, and review Pathway Plans to help young people achieve their goals and independence.
  
• Establish positive relationships with young people, offering consistent advice, guidance, and support.
  
• Assess individual needs and provide targeted interventions to improve outcomes for care leavers.
  
• Collaborate with Children's Social Care, education providers, health services, housing teams, and external agencies.
  
• Conduct home visits, assessments, reviews, and welfare checks in accordance with service standards and procedures.
  

Requirements

Requirements:

• Experience working with vulnerable children, young people, or care leavers in social care, youth support, housing, or a related field.
  
• Proven ability to manage a caseload and deliver person-centred support plans.
  
• Experience in conducting assessments, reviews, and support interventions.
  
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care, Youth Work, Children & Young People's Services, or a related discipline.
  
• Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to working with young people.
  

Additional Information

• Working hours are 37 hours per week.
  
• Hybrid working arrangement at Sand Martin House - Chauffeurs Cottage.
  
• An enhanced DBS with barred list is required.
  
• Bi-weekly payment schedule.
  
• The role closes soon, so please apply as soon as possible.