Personal advisor

Civic Recruitment Limited; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a 2-month contract role as a Personal Advisor within a Local Authority in Peterborough. You will manage a caseload of care leavers, providing advice, guidance, advocacy and practical help to support transitions to independent adulthood and improve outcomes in accommodation, education, employment, training, health and wellbeing.

The position requires 37 hours per week with hybrid working from Sand Martin House.

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerable children or care leavers in social care or related field.
• Ability to manage caseloads and deliver person-centred support plans.
• Experience conducting assessments, reviews and interventions.
• Proactive professional development relevant to working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of care leavers adhering to statutory duties and policies.
• Develop, implement, monitor and review Pathway Plans.
• Establish relationships providing consistent advice and support.
• Assess needs and provide targeted interventions to improve outcomes.
• Collaborate with Children’s Social Care, education, health, housing and external agencies.
• Conduct home visits, assessments, reviews and welfare checks.

Skills

Caseload management

Person-centred support

Vulnerable children experience

Assessment & reviews

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Job Information

Work Experience 1-3 years

Social / NGO / Health & Care

City Peterborough

Province Cambridgeshire

Postal Code PE1

Job Description

2 months contract with a Local Authority

Summary

• This is a 2-month contract position with a Local Authority, offering a pay rate of £24 per hour under an umbrella arrangement. The role involves supporting young people transitioning from care to independent adulthood. As a Personal Advisor within the Leaving Care Service, you will manage a caseload of care leavers, providing them with high-quality advice, guidance, advocacy, and practical help. Your goal is to ensure they receive timely support to enhance their outcomes in areas like accommodation, education, employment, training, health, and emotional wellbeing. You will collaborate with internal teams, partner agencies, families, and carers to foster positive transitions and independence for these young individuals.
  

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of care leavers, adhering to statutory duties, departmental policies, and relevant legislation.
  
• Develop, implement, monitor, and review Pathway Plans to help young people achieve their goals and independence.
  
• Establish positive relationships with young people, offering consistent advice, guidance, and support.
  
• Assess individual needs and provide targeted interventions to improve outcomes for care leavers.
  
• Collaborate with Children's Social Care, education providers, health services, housing teams, and external agencies.
  
• Conduct home visits, assessments, reviews, and welfare checks in accordance with service standards and procedures.
  

Requirements

Requirements:

• Experience working with vulnerable children, young people, or care leavers in social care, youth support, housing, or a related field.
  
• Proven ability to manage a caseload and deliver person-centred support plans.
  
• Experience in conducting assessments, reviews, and support interventions.
  
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care, Youth Work, Children & Young People's Services, or a related discipline.
  
• Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to working with young people.
  

Additional Information

• Working hours are 37 hours per week.
  
• Hybrid working arrangement at Sand Martin House - Chauffeurs Cottage.
  
• An enhanced DBS with barred list is required.