Personal Advisor

Warrington Borough Council; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Warrington Borough Council is seeking a motivated Personal Advisor for their Care Leavers Service. This role supports young individuals aged 16-25 as they transition into independence, providing assistance in various capacities while adhering to statutory guidelines. Candidates should possess significant experience with youth and qualifications like NVQ level 3. Employment offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

26 days annual holiday, increasing to 31 after 5 years

Access to an attractive benefits package

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Qualifications

• Experience of direct work with teenagers and young adults.
• Ability to converse accurately in spoken English.
• Knowledge of the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000.

Responsibilities

• Support care experienced young people ages 16-25 in their transitions.
• Advise social workers on related tasks preparing young people for independence.
• Ensure a high standard of service while working with various agencies.

Skills

Communication

Youth Support

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

5 GCSEs including Maths and English

Job description

We are within easy commutable distance of Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside regions. In addition, we offer flexible working – including a blend of working from home/remotely.

We have an embedded systemic practice model in Warrington are work alongside the Centre for Systemic Social Work, who are providing a comprehensive training programme to personal advisors, social workers and managers across our teams.

We are proud of our ever-expanding Local Offer for care leavers in Warrington and the work we do to promote participation. This includes our open-door drop-in service at the Living Well Hub where we are developing a portfolio of resources and workshops for our care experienced young people to access. We are proud of our relationships with our young people and how we innovatively maintain contact with them.

The role

Warrington are seeking to appoint an outstanding and highly motivated Personal Advisor to join our ‘GOOD’ Care Leavers Service.

This role involves supporting care experienced young people age 16 – 25 years to transition into independence and adulthood.

We provide a statutory service in line with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000.

What's needed?

Significant experience of direct work with teenagers and young adults.

Minimum NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject to the role.

At least 5 GCSE’s including maths and English.

We are seeking to appoint a Personal Advisor who can:

Carry out duties of a Personal Advisor under the terms of the Children Leaving Care Act 2000.

Advise and assist social workers in a range of tasks related to preparing young people for independence.

Support care leavers living independently in the community.

Work in partnership with a range other agencies ensuring that young people leaving care receive the highest possible standard of service.

If you feel you have the necessary knowledge, skills and experience to join our team and want to make a difference to the lives of children are care leavers, then this is the job for you!

In return you will receive a competitive salary, a supportive working environment and a commitment to your personal development.

As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:

• 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
• Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. Sponsorship isnot available for this role; therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for appointment.

If you are a permanent WBC employee you will need to apply for this fixed term position as an internal secondment opportunity and will need to discuss this with your current line manager prior to applying.

DBS clearance is required.

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer

Warrington Borough Council Offices, 1 Time Square, Warrington, WA1 2NT