Youth Pathways & Care Leaver Advisor

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich City; Hybrid; AUD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Up to 29 days annual leave (pro rata)

Bank holidays

Two paid volunteering days

LGPS pension

Job summary

Suffolk County Council is recruiting a Young Persons Advisor to join the Seeking Sanctuary Team within the Next Steps Service. You will support unaccompanied care leavers aged 18+ with asylum applications, housing, training and employment, carrying case responsibility through to their 21st birthday.

The role offers flexible working, a permanent contract and a salary of £29,542 per annum (pro rata for part time).

Qualifications

• Suitable practitioner level qualification at Level 3 or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to listen to young adults on challenging topics.
• Thorough understanding of safeguarding concerns and risks for UASC and adult care leavers.
• Good organisational skills and competency with computer systems and paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Work with over 18-year-old unaccompanied care leavers on asylum, housing, training and employment.
• Hold case responsibility and carry Pathway Plans until at least their 21st birthday.
• Receive supervision and collaborate with team, attend meetings and shadow colleagues.

Skills

Excellent communication

Good organisation

Safeguarding knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 practitioner qualification

Tools

Case recording systems

Job description

Suffolk County Council is recruiting a Young Persons Advisor to join the Seeking Sanctuary Team within the Next Steps Service. You will support unaccompanied care leavers aged 18+ with asylum applications, housing, training and employment, carrying case responsibility through to their 21st birthday.

The role offers flexible working, a permanent contract and a salary of £29,542 per annum (pro rata for part time).