Leaving Care Pathway Advisor for 16–25

4Recruitment Services Ltd; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

4Recruitment Services are seeking a Personal Advisor Leaving Care to join a Leaving Care Team in Bury, Greater Manchester. You will support Children Looked After and Care Leavers aged 16–25 across health, education, employment, independence, housing and finances, helping them with their pathway plan.

Responsibilities include collaborating with partners, caseload management, attending reviews, and delivering targeted interventions while ensuring records and DBS checks are up to date.

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerable young people aged 16–25.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of growth and development of looked-after young people.
• Awareness of Children Act 1989/2004 and Leaving Care Act 2000.
• Ability to develop strategies when dealing with challenging behaviour.
• Strong interpersonal skills with young people, families and professionals.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partner organisations to assess, plan and support care leavers and families.
• Manage a caseload in line with policies and regulations.
• Attend and contribute to reviews and meetings for each young person.
• Assess needs and deliver programmes of intervention for care leavers.
• Assess financial needs and assist with pathway budgets for accommodation and maintenance.
• Visit clients and maintain records per policy and procedures.
• Plan and record Pathway Planning meetings when required.
• Visit young people at home or other venues as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Case management

Strategic planning

Work with vulnerable groups

Communication with families

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

4Recruitment Services are seeking a Personal Advisor Leaving Care to join a Leaving Care Team in Bury, Greater Manchester. You will support Children Looked After and Care Leavers aged 16–25 across health, education, employment, independence, housing and finances, helping them with their pathway plan.

Responsibilities include collaborating with partners, caseload management, attending reviews, and delivering targeted interventions while ensuring records and DBS checks are up to date.