Personal Advisor

4Recruitment Services; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Personal Advisor in Solihull. This full-time, temporary position involves developing and implementing support plans for young people, advocating for their needs, and assisting them in acquiring essential life skills. The ideal candidate will have experience working with young people, excellent communication skills, and a passion for making a difference in their lives. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and requires practical support skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and reviewing support plans for young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor Pathway Plans.
• Maintain strong relationships with key agencies and families.
• Assist young people in securing accommodation.
• Support young people in practical life skills.
• Advocate for young people's needs.
• Provide updates on young people's progress.
• Oversee transition to adulthood support.

Job description

Personal Advisor - Solihull

Full-Time, Temporary

37 hours per week

6 months contract

£16.90-19.32 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, monitor, and review Pathway Plans in collaboration with the young person, social worker, and other agencies to ensure goals related to health, education, employment, and housing are met.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with key agencies, family, and carers to ensure a co-ordinated and effective support system for young people.
• Assist young people in securing and sustaining accommodation by working with housing officers and benefit agencies to assess needs and entitlements.
• Support young people in developing the practical skills needed for independent living, such as financial management, household tasks, and accessing resources.
• Act as an advocate for the young person, helping them express their needs, challenge decisions, and make their own choices about their future.
• Provide regular updates and summaries on the progress of allocated young people to ensure the effective delivery of support and timely review of Pathway Plans.
• Oversee the transition to adulthood by taking over support from a social worker, often just before the young person's 18th birthday, to provide consistent support.

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Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency