Personal Advisor

Brackenberry; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority support organization in Greater London seeks a Personal Advisor on a temporary contract aimed at helping vulnerable young people transition to independent living. The role entails developing Pathway Plans, providing comprehensive support, and ensuring young people are aware of their rights and entitlements. Candidates should have significant experience working with youth facing complex issues, and knowledge of Looked After Children legislation is essential. This position requires an Enhanced DBS and immediate availability.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of working directly with vulnerable young people who face a range of complex problems.
• Experience in financial planning, monitoring and the provision of best-value services.
• Deep understanding of the legislative framework surrounding Looked After Children and Care Leavers.
• Ability to understand trauma-informed practice and show emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and regularly review individual Pathway Plans for young people.
• Provide support to empower service users to achieve their care and health outcomes.
• Participate in a daily duty service for care leavers when their caseworker is unavailable.
• Maintain accurate electronic case records in line with policy.
• Secure appropriate accommodation for young people.

Skills

Anti Money Laundering

Arabic Speaking

Machinery Maintenance

Customer Service

AX

Job description

We are working closely alongside with local authority in Enfield to assist with the appointment of a Personal Advisor on a 2.5-month contract highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay

18.95 - 23.94 per hour

Summary

The Personal Advisor (PA) is a crucial role dedicated to ensuring the Local Authority meets its statutory obligations to young adults who were previously Looked After by the Council. The post-holder will deliver a statutory casework service to a cohort of up to 25-27 young people aged 18-24 years. This role focuses on supporting young people through the complex transition from care to successful independent living acting as a lead professional in coordinating a comprehensive multi‑agency support network to achieve positive life outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and regularly review individual Pathway Plans that address the full range of a young person's needs, potential and aspirations.
• Provide high‑quality and comprehensive support to service users to empower them to plan work towards and achieve their care and health outcomes.
• Take part in a daily duty service to provide an emergency response for care leavers or older looked‑after children when their allocated caseworker is unavailable. Plan and deliver group work sessions for young people with specific needs.
• Maintain detailed accurate and timely electronic case records in line with departmental policy.
• Proactively work to secure appropriate and suitable accommodation and ensure young people are aware of their rights, entitlements and access to financial support.

Essentials

• Significant experience of working directly with vulnerable young people who face a range of complex problems.
• Experience in financial planning, monitoring and the provision of best‑value services.
• A deep and sound understanding of the legislative framework surrounding Looked After Children and Care Leavers.
• Ability to understand trauma‑informed practice and to show emotional intelligence, humility and empathy in all interactions.

Please note

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K.
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS.

Disclaimer

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and are an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important

We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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Key Skills

• Anti Money Laundering
• Arabic Speaking
• Machinery Maintenance
• Customer Service
• AX

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1