Personal Adviser

London Borough of Bexley; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a committed individual to provide support and guidance to care leavers aged 18-25. The role involves managing a case load, offering one-on-one assistance, and ensuring adherence to relevant legislation. Applicants should have experience working with young people and address the challenges of transitioning to independence. This position offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Coaching and mentoring programmes

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional capacity supporting young people.
• Ability to review and update Pathways Plan per relevant legislation.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with care leavers.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to care leavers aged 18-25.
• Hold a case load and undertake the role of Personal Advisor.
• Facilitate meetings in various settings.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Understanding of challenges facing care leavers

Enthusiasm and creativity in engagement

Job description

Bexley Leaving care team is part of Bexley Looked After Children and Permanence Service. The leaving care team works with young people aged 18-25 who were previously in care. Following ongoing assessments, the team provides information, advice, guidance, and support to enable young people to make a successful transition into adulthood.

The London Borough of Bexley is looking for a committed and self-motivated person to provide support and advice to Care Leavers aged 18-25 as they make the transition from care to independence.

You will work within the Leaving Care team which is part of Bexley's Looked After Children and Permanence Service.

You will hold a case load of care leavers providing 1:1 support and undertake the role of Personal Advisor as in the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the new Children and Social Work Act 2017. This includes reviewing and updating the Pathways Plan. The job is based in the Council's Civic Offices, Bexleyheath but will involve meetings in other settings.

You will have experience of working with young people in a professional capacity and have an understanding of the challenges facing care leavers as they make the transition to independence. You will also have enthusiasm and creativity in engaging with young people., Disability Confident

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Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bex offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document.