Care Leavers Personal Advisor | Pathway & Housing Support

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Knowsley; Híbrido; GBP 20.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking a Personal Advisor to support care leavers in Knowsley and surrounding areas. You will manage a caseload, develop pathway plans and provide practical and emotional support to help young people access housing, education, employment, benefits and healthcare.

You will empower young people to make informed choices, develop independent living skills and achieve positive outcomes through collaboration with social workers, housing providers and external agencies.

Formación

• Previous experience working with care leavers or looked-after children.
• Experience supporting young people aged 16-25 with transition into adulthood.
• Knowledge of the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and relevant leaving care legislation.
• Experience developing and reviewing pathway plans.
• Understanding of safeguarding, child protection and risk assessment.
• Experience managing a caseload and maintaining accurate case records.

Responsabilidades

• Manage a caseload of young people leaving care and provide ongoing support.
• Meet with young people to discuss their needs, progress and future goals.
• Develop, update and review individual pathway plans.
• Support young people in finding and maintaining suitable accommodation.
• Help with benefit applications, budgeting, financial management and accessing support.
• Assist with education, employment, training and career opportunities.
• Provide guidance around physical health, mental health and general wellbeing.
• Support young people in developing independent living skills, including maintaining a home.
• Attend planning meetings, reviews and multi-agency meetings.
• Liaise with social workers, foster carers, housing providers and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate case records and prepare reports when required.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and escalates risks to managers appropriately.

Conocimientos

Leaving Care Experience

Pathway Planning

Case Management

Safeguarding

Housing Support

Life Skills Development

Education & Employment

Multi-Agency Working

Advocacy & Communication

Record Keeping & Reporting

Descripción del empleo

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking a Personal Advisor to support care leavers in Knowsley and surrounding areas. You will manage a caseload, develop pathway plans and provide practical and emotional support to help young people access housing, education, employment, benefits and healthcare.

You will empower young people to make informed choices, develop independent living skills and achieve positive outcomes through collaboration with social workers, housing providers and external agencies.