18+ Leaving Care Personal Advisor

Brackenberry; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A care service provider in Birmingham seeks an experienced Leaving Care Personal Advisor for a 3-month contract. You will support young people transitioning from care into adulthood by providing guidance and practical assistance to help them achieve independence. Relevant experience and knowledge of care legislation are essential. The role offers a pay rate of £23.80 - £31.65 per hour, with the possibility of extension.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable groups in a supportive role.
• Understanding of the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and safeguarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as the named Personal Advisor for care leavers.
• Work alongside Social Workers and partner agencies to provide coordinated support.
• Monitor progress through regular contact and home visits.
• Support access to universal services and resources.
• Contribute to developing leaving care services.

Skills

Experience of working with young people in care/leavers or other vulnerable groups

Knowledge of relevant legislation

Job description

We are working closely with Birmingham to assist with the appointment of a 18 Leaving Care Personal Advisor on a 3-month contract highly likely to be extended at client’s discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay : 23.80 - 31.65 per hour

Summary

Birmingham Children’s Trust is seeking a dedicated and motivated 18 Leaving Care Personal Advisor to support young people transitioning from care into adulthood. The postholder will provide guidance, advocacy and practical assistance to care leavers aged 18 and over helping them to access education, employment, training, housing and health services. This role is central to empowering young people to achieve independence, stability and positive life outcomes while ensuring their voices are heard in planning and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Act as the named Personal Advisor for care leavers supporting them to implement and achieve their Pathway Plans.
• Work alongside Social Workers, carers and partner agencies to provide coordinated support tailored to young people's needs.
• Undertake regular contact with care leavers including home visits to monitor progress, and provide ongoing advice and encouragement.
• Support young people to access universal services, community resources and specialist provision where required.
• Contribute to the development of leaving care services and continuous improvement of practice within the team.

Essentials

• Experience of working with young people in care/leavers or other vulnerable groups in a supportive role.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000, the Children and Social Work Act 2017 and safeguarding requirements.

Note

• You should be available to work immediately or at short notice.
• You should have the right to work in the UK.
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS.

Disclaimer

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and are an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important

We will interpret your application as permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. In case the role requires an enhanced DBS your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.