Personal Advisor - Care Leavers

Brackenberry; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Personal Advisor to support young people transitioning from care. This role involves developing positive relationships, assessing needs, and coordinating essential services to ensure successful transitions into adulthood. With a focus on empowerment, you will provide guidance on financial capability and act as an advocate for young people. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable individuals while working within a supportive and collaborative environment. If you are passionate about youth work and have the skills to motivate and engage, this role could be a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Desirable qualifications in social care or youth work.
• Knowledge of legal frameworks for care leavers.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with young people eligible for care services.
• Assess needs and create Pathway Plans.
• Coordinate support services for education and employment.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Motivational Skills

Knowledge of Housing Systems

Knowledge of Education Systems

Knowledge of Financial Support Systems

Education

Relevant Qualification in Social Care

Youth Work Qualification

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Greenwich to assist with the appointment of a Personal Advisor, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £18.30-£23.05/Hour

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain positive, effective working relationships with young people eligible for leaving care services.
  
• Assess young peoples needs and contribute to the creation and review of Pathway Plans.
• Coordinate support services and ensure that young people are connected with appropriate education, training, housing, and employment opportunities.
  
• Provide advice on financial capability, including welfare rights and budgeting.
• Act as an advocate for young people and assist with applications, interviews, and other transitional processes.

Requirements:

• A relevant qualification in social care, youth work, or a related discipline is desirable.
  
• Knowledge of the legal and policy framework for care leavers, including The Children Act 1989, Care Leavers (England) Regulations 2010, and Planning Transition for Adulthood for Care Leavers 2011.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and engage young people.
• Knowledge of housing, education, employment, and financial support systems.

Experience:

• Experience working with vulnerable young people, particularly those in or leaving care.
• Experience with multi-agency working and case management.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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