Personal Advisor - Caerphilly Council

Belmont Recruitment; Tredegar; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Personal Advisor to assist young people in achieving independence. This role involves providing advice, guidance, and practical support related to their transition to independent living. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and organizational skills, with experience in youth support services preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide support to young people in crisis.
• Experience working with vulnerable youth is desirable.
• Strong report writing and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide a Personal Advisor service to young people.
• Offer advice and support to different categories of young people.
• Maintain regular contact and develop effective working relationships.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Empathy

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Immediate Start Available. Job Alert - Personal Advisor - Caerphilly Council.

Salary: £115 Per Day | Hours: 37 Hours | Working Schedule: Monday to Friday | Contract Length: 3 Months

Location: Tredomen House, Ty Tredomen, Nelson Road, Hengoed, CF82 7WF

Responsibilities

• Provide a Personal Advisor service to Category 1 (eligible), Category 2 (relevant) and Category 3 (former relevant) young people to help them move to independent living, including practical advice.
• Offer advice and support to Category 4 (reconnecting to care), Category 5 (previously subject of a SGO) and Category 6 (previously Looked After but not qualifying as a care leaver) young people where appropriate.
• Co-work with Category 1 and 2 young people and case manage Category 3 (4, 5, 6) young people.
• Be supervised by the 16 Plus Senior Practitioner and managed by the Team Manager within the 16 Plus Service; provide an independent service.
• Provide advice, guidance and practical support to promote independence, including budgeting and assisting with purchasing items for own property.
• Complete the My Pathway Planner with young people and assist social workers in the assessment, preparation and reviews of the Pathway Plan.
• Attend pathway plan reviews and promote the wishes and feelings of young people; coordinate services identified in the Pathway Plan.
• Maintain regular contact with young people, become a key worker for those ceasing to be looked after, and support young people who may be known to Youth Offending Service or Probation.
• Provide written and verbal reports to assist in assessing and monitoring progress; develop effective working relationships with internal and external colleagues.
• Ensure needs are met, inform the case manager if specific needs are not being met, and respond flexibly to crisis situations.
• Record information accurately and timely; inform the Team Manager if needs or circumstances become too complex for a personal advisor to manage.
• Work with other professionals and outside organisations; participate in supervision, training and professional development; be available on a rota basis for office duties and flexible hours.

Administration

• Arrange access to translation, interpreter and advocacy services as appropriate.
• Use information technology to maintain current evidence planning, consultation, actions taken and monitoring of outcomes.
• Maintain accurate case records in the Social Services database and comply with relevant procedures and policies.
• Contribute to team effectiveness, meet targets, participate in duty rotas and take part in supervision as appropriate.

If this role is of interest, please apply with your most recent CV and a representative will be in touch to discuss.