Aftercare Personal Advisor Worker - Trafford - £23.01

TN United Kingdom; Stretford; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Aftercare Personal Advisor Worker to provide essential support to care leavers. This role focuses on empowering young individuals as they transition to independent living, ensuring they receive the guidance and resources necessary to thrive. You'll collaborate with multi-agency teams, advocate for their needs, and help them develop vital life skills. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and possess a strong background in social work, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to fostering positive relationships and outcomes for children and families.

Benefits

Dedicated Consultant

Easy Online Registration

Referral Schemes

Ongoing Compliance Management

Prompt Payroll

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families in a social care setting.
• Knowledge of the Children Leaving Care Act 2000.

Responsibilities

• Support care leavers in their transition to independent living.
• Advocate for young people's needs with various agencies.

Skills

Social Work

Communication Skills

Advocacy

Multi-agency Collaboration

Education

Degree in Social Work

Relevant Training in Child Welfare

Job description

Role: Aftercare Personal Advisor Worker

Location: Trafford

Pay Rate: £23.01 per hour

Full-time (Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30pm), Hybrid working available (3 days in the office, may be required to come in more/less to meet the needs of the role)

In Early Help & Children’s Social Care, we are committed to delivering the right support at the right time, first time, and in the most effective way for children and families who need support. We aim to use the least intrusive approaches possible to safely ensure children grow up in an environment where they are safe, happy, have positive and secure relationships, and are able to fulfil their potential.

Your Main Priorities

• To carry out duties of a Personal Advisor under the terms of the Children Leaving Care Act 2000
• To support care leavers living independently in the community
• To work in partnership with other agencies to ensure that young people leaving care receive the highest quality of service possible

Key duties

• To provide a purposeful, professional social work service within a multi-agency team to children in need and their families, including the assessment of their needs, in accordance with statutory requirements and within the service procedures/guidelines.
• To offer advice to young people who are in care where there is a Transition Plan for them to move to independent living placements and to work jointly with their Social Worker in preparing plans for their independence.
• To offer advice and support to young people who have left care.
• To maintain regular contact with care leavers and to offer direct support to young people to enable them to acquire practical living skills, and assist them with issues of accommodation, income, health, education, and training.

About the Role

• To advocate on behalf of young people with other agencies and to assist the young person in developing their own ability to negotiate with agencies and others within their community.
• To assist young people in maintaining relationships with their family and to develop positive relationships with their peers and other relevant people to increase their ability to understand the nature of relationships.
• To ensure that plans for young people are reviewed and updated on a regular basis and to take a lead role in implementing their Pathway Plan.
• To keep up-to-date records and recordings in line with the Authority’s policies and procedures.
• To seek the views of young people on the service offered and to represent their views to the Authority.
• To work with other relevant teams/agencies and participate in relevant inter-agency forums.
• To be supportive to colleagues and be active and effective in the development of the team.
• To share skills, knowledge, and experience with other team members in order to promote the development of self and others.
• To participate fully in and contribute to regular supervision and your Personal Development and Review Plan.
• To assist in cover arrangements for colleagues who are absent.
• To work to the requirements of The Children Act 1989 and The Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and other relevant legislation.
• Any other duties commensurate with the grade as directed by the Line Manager, or as a mutually agreed development opportunity.

Please get in touch for more information. This is an agency post and Vitalis can offer you:

• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to
• An easy registration process (all done online)
• Referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance managed for you
• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more.