Leaving Care Personal Advisor (16–25)

4Recruitment Services Ltd; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

4Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking a Personal Advisor Leaving Care to join the Leaving Care Team in Wakefield. You will support Children Looked After and Care Leavers aged 16-25, helping with health, education, employment, housing and finances while guiding them through pathway planning.

Applicants should have experience with vulnerable young people, a NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, and be able to work with partners to deliver tailored support; a DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable young people aged 16–25.
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of child development and issues facing care leavers.
• Familiarity with Children Act 1989/2004 and Leaving Care Act 2000 legislation.
• Ability to develop strategies for 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 of individual young people in line with policies and regulations.
• Attend and contribute to reviews and meetings wherever a young person lives.
• Assess needs and deliver interventions for diverse leaving-care youths.
• Assess financial needs and help plan budgets for accommodation and maintenance.
• Undertake visits, complete assessments and maintain records.
• Plan and record Pathway Planning meetings when required.
• Visit young people at home or other venues according to standards.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Caseload management

Collaboration with partner orgs

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Understanding of child development and care issues

Job description

4Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking a Personal Advisor Leaving Care to join the Leaving Care Team in Wakefield. You will support Children Looked After and Care Leavers aged 16-25, helping with health, education, employment, housing and finances while guiding them through pathway planning.

Applicants should have experience with vulnerable young people, a NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, and be able to work with partners to deliver tailored support; a DBS check is required.