Care Leavers Personal Advisor

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking a Personal Advisor to support care leavers aged 16-25, handling a caseload and delivering individual work, group-work and activity programmes. You will assess needs, create and review Pathway Plans and guide them into adulthood as a valued member of the Leaving Care Team.

Responsibilities include working flexibly, maintaining records, and helping young people access education, training, employment and housing opportunities while safeguarding their

Qualifications

• Knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory frameworks for care leavers.
• Knowledge of education, training, employment and housing for young people.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and promoting welfare of young people.

Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload of young people aged 16-25 years and provide direct work.
• Deliver group-work and activity programmes and flexible working as needed.
• Assess needs, create and review Pathway Plans and support transition to adulthood.
• Motivate and help young people access available resources and services.
• Be a consistent support in the Leaving Care Team.

Skills

DBS knowledge

Pathway Plans

Caseload management

Engagement with diverse backgrounds

Record keeping

Job description

Are you a highly motivatedand confidentperson committedto improving outcomes for young people preparing to leave the Council’s care? Do you have the experienceand knowledgeto know what works whensupporting young people through the difficult transition between childhood and adulthood independence?

This is a rewarding, challenging and essential role, in oursupportof young people Leaving Care. As a Personal Advisor, you will carry a caseload of young people aged 16-25 years andsupport them throughindividualdirect work, group-work and activity programmes, which may require some flexible working. You will assess their needs, create and review Pathway Plans and be a consistentsupportto them into adulthood. You will motivate them to make the very best of the resources available and encourage them to play a part in improving services. You will be part of a Leaving Care Team.

Key Requirements

• Knowledge of the relevant legal and regulatory frameworks relating to care leavers and the role of the Personal Advisor
• Knowledge of the areas of education, training, employment and housing in relation to young people and leaving care
• Knowledge of local procedures for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
• Good knowledge of the challenges facing young people leaving care
• Ability to engage and motivate young people from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to write succinctly and maintain accurate electronic records.

This role requires an Enhanced DBS certificate

Interview Date: TBC

For an informal discussion please contact Nathaniel Plange at [e-mail] on 0208 921 8749 or Ajay Kumar [e-mail] on 020 8921 5219

Diversity Statement:

Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Advert Close:

All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated.

Early Advert Close:

Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any job advert earlier than the advertised closing date where there is reason to do so (for example high volume of applications).

Full Employment History:

A full employment history is required for this role. Please provide a full employment history, together with a satisfactory written explanation of any gaps in employment.

Salary:

Salaries advertised are for a standard working week of 35 hours unless otherwise stated. Please use this ‘Salary Calculator to help you calculate a pro rata salary.

Our Staff Values:

Our Staff Valuesare important to us. Candidates will be continuously assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Where candidates demonstrate views and behaviours that do not meet the standards of our staff values, we reserve the right to reject their application/ registration.

Company: Royal Borough of Greenwich

Salary: SO2- £40,182- £42,060

Location: Greenwich, London (Greater)

Sector: Health and Social Care

Sector: Mental Health

Job Role: Advisor