Personal Advisor

6 Months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

To manage and support an allocated caseload of young people aged 16 and above who are eligible for leaving care services having key responsibility to ensure the provision and coordination of practical personal emotional social and financial advice to enable care leavers to achieve a successful transition to adulthood and promote their independence.

To develop an effective working relationship with young people eligible for leaving care services to motivate and effectively support them to engage in education training and employment and to ensure they effectively handle their finances live in suitable housing and have the necessary emotional resilience and skills for independence.

To be the key professional to the allocated young people providing practical help and guidance which promotes the safety and wellbeing of care leavers.

To undertake these duties in accordance with statutory requirements particularly The Children Act 1989 Guidance and Regulations The Care Leavers (England) Regulations 2010 and Planning Transition for Adulthood for Care Leavers 2011 as well as departmental policies and procedures.

Key Duties/Accountabilities:

Assess the needs of young people who are eligible for leaving care services by actively contributing to the assessment and preparation of the Pathway Plan so that young people are supported to achieve independent living.

Contribute to the involvement and participation of young people in the development and delivery of their Pathway Plans and develop creative approaches that will fully engage young people in the process.

Ensure that the Pathway Plan is reviewed at the prescribed intervals and be responsible for convening additional reviews when circumstances significantly change.

Revise and amend assessments to inform the Pathway Plan.

Coordinate how services are provided for the young person in a timely way developing constructive professional relationships to enable the young person to succeed in their transition to independence and adulthood.

To develop and explore new ways of working in partnership and collaboration with other agencies and professionals to enhance the lives of those moving to employment and independent living.

To offer consultation and support to social workers and others who are actively involved with young people developing coordinated and effective solutions to meet their needs as they move toward independence.

Essential Experience Required:

Experience of safeguarding and youth justice legislation and principles underpinning good practice is essential.

Experience of working with young people is essential.

Experience working with Effective Youth Justice Practices is essential.

Essential Qualification Required:

A good general standard of education written and good verbal skills is essential.

Additional information to note:

Working hours: 35 hours per week.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

The closing date for the position is 26^th May 2024.