Leaving Care Personal Advisor — 3-Month Full-Time Contract

Zohorecruit; Eaton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-Month Contract

Full-Time Hours

Enhanced DBS

Bi-Weekly Pay

Impact on lives

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited in Shropshire is seeking a dedicated Personal Advisor to join the Leaving Care Team on a 3-month contract, with the possibility of extension. You will support care leavers, asylum-seeking youth, and young people with disabilities as they move toward independent living, handling a varied caseload and coordinating with partner agencies.

The role requires DBS clearance, a full UK driving licence, strong assessment and reporting skills, and the ability to work independently

Qualifications

• Experience with Care Leavers, Looked After Children, or vulnerable youth.
• Understanding safeguarding and corporate parenting duties.
• Skilled in conducting assessments and creating person-centered support plans.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple agencies and professionals.
• Experience building positive relationships with diverse young people.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a diverse and complex caseload of care leavers.
• Collaborate with young people to set and achieve personal goals.
• Conduct needs assessments and create individualized support plans.
• Develop and review Pathway Plans in line with statutory guidelines.
• Ensure Pathway Plans are SMART and outcome-focused.
• Assist young people in their transition to adulthood.
• Coordinate care planning with partner agencies and professionals.
• Encourage positive outcomes in housing, education, employment and health.
• Build strong relationships with care leavers and their networks.
• Empower care leavers to engage in decision-making and service development.
• Work independently with young people and families when needed.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports and maintain case records.
• Utilize supervision and team discussions for decision-making.
• Uphold professional boundaries and pursue ongoing professional development.

Skills

Experience with Care Leavers

Safeguarding knowledge

Assessment & support planning

Multi-agency collaboration

Report writing

Independent workload management

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited in Shropshire is seeking a dedicated Personal Advisor to join the Leaving Care Team on a 3-month contract, with the possibility of extension. You will support care leavers, asylum-seeking youth, and young people with disabilities as they move toward independent living, handling a varied caseload and coordinating with partner agencies.

The role requires DBS clearance, a full UK driving licence, strong assessment and reporting skills, and the ability to work independently