Care Leavers Advisor: Independence & Pathway Planning

The Methodist Church in Britain; Normanton on Trent; In loco; GBP 28.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Holiday entitlement

Flexible working opportunities

LGPS pension

Life assurance

On-site day nursery

Season ticket loan

Lease car salary sacrifice

Modern working environment

Descrizione del lavoro

Reading Borough Council is seeking a Leaving Care Personal Advisor on a 12-month fixed-term contract to support care-experienced young people aged 18 to 25. You will manage caseloads, develop and review Pathway Plans, and deliver interventions to promote independence and life skills.

You will also provide secondary support for 16 to 18-year-olds, collaborate with education, housing and health services, and advocate for young people in partnership with families and agencies.

Competenze

• Knowledge of child development and leaving care legislation and practice.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and advocacy skills.
• Ability to engage young people who are reluctant to access support services.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload.
• Resilience, creativity and a solution-focused approach to challenges.

Mansioni

• Manage a caseload of care experienced young people aged 18 to 25.
• Complete and review Pathway Plans that identify strengths, needs, goals and support requirements.
• Deliver direct interventions that promote independence, confidence and life skills.
• Support young people aged 16 to 18 as a secondary worker, contributing to Pathway Planning and preparation for independence.
• Support young people with education, training, employment, accommodation and community engagement.
• Undertake risk assessments and respond to safeguarding concerns.
• Coordinate support and work alongside partner agencies to help young people overcome barriers.
• Build working relationships with families, carers, partner agencies and community organisations.
• Advocate for young people so their wishes and views shape decisions and planning.
• Keep accurate and timely case records on electronic case management systems.

Conoscenze

Child development knowledge

Leaving care legislation

Communication and advocacy

Relationship-building

Caseload management

Resilience and creativity

Formazione

NVQ Level 3 / A Levels or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Reading Borough Council is seeking a Leaving Care Personal Advisor on a 12-month fixed-term contract to support care-experienced young people aged 18 to 25. You will manage caseloads, develop and review Pathway Plans, and deliver interventions to promote independence and life skills.

You will also provide secondary support for 16 to 18-year-olds, collaborate with education, housing and health services, and advocate for young people in partnership with families and agencies.