Personal Advisor

Civic Recruitment Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Personal Advisor for a 3-month contract with a Local Authority in Nottingham. You will support Children in Care and Care Leavers to transition to independent adulthood, managing a caseload, developing Pathway Plans, and offering practical, emotional and developmental support to help young people succeed in education, employment, housing, health and wellbeing.

The role requires safeguarding expertise and collaboration with social workers, housing

Qualifications

• Educated to Level 3 in Health & Social Care or related field.
• Level 4/5 qualification desirable.
• Professional qualification in Youth Work, Social Care, Housing or related area desirable.
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Children in Care and Care Leavers; develop and review Pathway Plans.
• Provide practical, emotional and advocacy support to enable independent living.
• Maintain regular contact with young people via home visits, meetings and outreach.
• Collaborate with social workers, housing providers and health professionals.
• Support education, employment and training opportunities for young people.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with policies and legislation.
• Promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in service delivery.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Case management systems

Housing and welfare knowledge

Mental health awareness

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Level 4/5 qualification (desirable)

Professional qualification in Youth Work/Social Care/Housing (desirable)

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Job Description

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Title: Personal Advisor

Job Purpose

To provide high-quality, person-centred support to Childrenin Care and Care Leavers, helping them successfully transition into independentadulthood. The Personal Advisor will hold and manage a caseload, develop andreview Pathway Plans, and provide practical, emotional, and developmentalsupport to enable young people to achieve positive outcomes in education,employment, housing, health, and wellbeing.

The post holder will work collaboratively with internalteams and external agencies to safeguard vulnerable young people, promoteindependence, build resilience, and ensure compliance with all statutory dutiesand responsibilities under relevant legislation and guidance.

Key Responsibilities

Case Management

• Managea caseload of Children in Care and Care Leavers, ensuring all statutoryresponsibilities are fulfilled.
  
• Develop,implement, monitor, and review Pathway Plans that reflect the individualneeds, aspirations, strengths, and risks of young people.
  
• Maintainregular contact with young people through home visits, meetings, andoutreach support.
  
• Buildpositive, trusting, and professional relationships with young people.
  
• Providepractical guidance and emotional support to help young people developindependent living skills, including budgeting, cooking, tenancymanagement, and accessing community resources.
  
• Supportyoung people in making informed decisions and achieving their personalgoals.
  

Safeguarding and Welfare

• Recognise,assess, and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
  
• Followsafeguarding procedures and escalated concerns where required.
  
• Promotethe health, wellbeing, and safety of young people at all times.
  

Partnership Working

• Workclosely with social workers, housing providers, health professionals,education services, training providers, employers, and voluntaryorganisations.
  
• Coordinateand facilitate access to appropriate support services and interventions.
  
• Advocateon behalf of young people to ensure their needs are met.
  

Education, Employment and Training

• Supportyoung people in accessing and sustaining education, training,apprenticeships, and employment opportunities.
  
• Encouragepersonal development and career progression.
  
• Assistwith applications, interviews, and progression planning.
  

Record Keeping and Compliance

• Maintainaccurate, timely, and high-quality case records, reports, assessments, andcorrespondence.
  
• Ensurecompliance with relevant legislation, policies, procedures, andprofessional standards.
  
• Contributeto performance monitoring and service improvement activities.
  

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Promoteequality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of service delivery.
  
• Ensureservices are accessible and responsive to the diverse needs of youngpeople.
  
• Treatall individuals with dignity and respect.
  
• Experienceof working directly with vulnerable young people, children in care, careleavers, or young adults.
  
• Experienceof managing a caseload and developing support plans.
  
• Experienceof providing practical, emotional, and advocacy support.
  
• Experienceof working in partnership with multiple agencies and stakeholders.
  
• Experienceof identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns.
  
• Experienceof maintaining accurate case records and reports.
  
• Experiencewithin a Leaving Care Service, Children's Social Care, Youth Services,Housing Support, or Family Support setting.
  
• Experiencesupporting young people into education, employment, and training.
  
• Knowledgeof accommodation and housing pathways for young people.
  

Essential Qualifications

• Educatedto Level 3 qualification (A-Level, NVQ Level 3, Diploma, or equivalent) inHealth & Social Care, Youth Work, Social Care, Education, CommunityWork, or a related field.
  

Desirable Qualifications

• Level4 or Level 5 qualification in a relevant discipline.
  
• Professionalqualification in Youth Work, Social Care, Housing, or related area.
  
• Relevantcontinuing professional development relating to care leavers and youthsupport services.
  

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledgeof legislation, guidance, and best practice relating to Children in Careand Care Leavers.
  
• Understandingof safeguarding principles and procedures.
  
• Excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Abilityto engage and motivate young people from diverse backgrounds.
  
• Strongorganisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
  
• Abilityto work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  
• CompetentIT skills and experience using case management systems.
  
• Knowledgeof housing legislation and welfare benefits.
  
• Understandingof mental health, substance misuse, and specialist support servicesavailable to young people.
  

Other Requirements

• Abilityto travel within and outside the local authority area to undertake visitsand attend meetings.
  
• Commitmentto Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
  
• Commitmentto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
  
• Flexibleapproach to working hours where service needs require.
  

Additional Information

• Location: Nottingham
  
• Hours: 37 hours per week
  
• ContractType: Temporary/Agency
  
• ReportingTo: Team Manager – Leaving Care Team
  

WorkingArrangements

• Hybrid Working: Therole is office-based to support the team's duty function, with regularvisits to care leavers and office attendance as required.
  
• Travel Requirements: Thepost holder will be required to undertake home visits, with the majoritytaking place within Nottingham City and the surrounding local area.