Leaving Care Personal Advisor - Support & Pathway Planner

4Recruitment Services Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

4Recruitment Services Ltd are seeking a Personal Advisor to support care-experienced young people aged 16-25 in Peterborough as they transition to adulthood. The role involves holistic assessment, planning and coordinating services to improve outcomes.

You will work with partner organisations, contribute to reviews, and maintain records in line with safeguarding practices and local policies.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable young people aged 16-25.
• Knowledge of human growth and development and issues facing care leavers.
• Knowledge of Children Act 1989, 2004 and Leaving Care Act 2000 regulations and guidance.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour and develop effective strategies.
• Strong interpersonal skills with young people, families, service providers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partner organisations to assess, plan and support care leavers and their families.
• Manage a caseload of individual young people in line with departmental policies and relevant legislation.
• Attend and contribute to reviews and meetings for each young person’s living arrangements.
• Assess needs and deliver support and intervention programmes for leaving care.
• Assess financial needs and assist with budgets for accommodation and maintenance.
• Visit and conduct assessments, reviews, and maintain records per policy.
• Plan and record Pathway Planning meetings when required.
• Visit young people at home and other external venues as needed.

Skills

Experience with care leavers

Interpersonal skills

DBS check

Legislation knowledge

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Job description

4Recruitment Services Ltd are seeking a Personal Advisor to support care-experienced young people aged 16-25 in Peterborough as they transition to adulthood. The role involves holistic assessment, planning and coordinating services to improve outcomes.

You will work with partner organisations, contribute to reviews, and maintain records in line with safeguarding practices and local policies.