Personal Advisor Leaving Care

4Recruitment Services; Warrington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Personal Advisor to support care leavers on their journey to independence. In this rewarding role, you will build meaningful relationships with young people, guiding them through the complexities of life after care. Your expertise will be crucial in providing both practical and emotional support, ensuring they have access to necessary resources and services. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals, helping them navigate their path to adulthood with confidence and support.

Benefits

24-hour specialist consultant support

Employee Benefits Programme

Dedicated payroll support

Qualifications

• Experience working with care leavers and understanding their needs.
• Relevant qualifications in social care or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Support young people transitioning from care to independence.
• Work with partner agencies to provide comprehensive support.

Skills

Experience as a Personal Advisor

Relationship building

Crisis management

Advising and guiding young people

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

5 GCSEs including maths and English

Tools

Enhanced DBS

Job description

4Recruitment Services are seeking a Personal Advisor to join a Care Leavers Service.

Personal Advisors are the last point of contact for our young people on their journey through care and into adulthood. As a personal advisor, you will start to work with young people from their 16th birthday, forming relationships and contributing to their pathway plan on their journey into independence.

The role involves working with a wide range of differing needs/complexities and supporting one of the most vulnerable groups within society. You must be able to work with partner agencies and be prepared to travel/respond to crises as they arise. We work with young people up until their 25th birthday.

Personal advisors can often be the only professional involved with a care leaver. Therefore, the role includes practical as well as emotional support along with providing advice and guidance or signposting to various support services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• 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 of other agencies ensuring that young people leaving care receive the highest possible standard of service.
• You will be responsible for reviewing the needs of 21+ and qualifying care leavers on an annual basis too.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Experience working as a Personal Advisor Leaving Care.
• Minimum NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject to the role.
• At least 5 GCSEs including maths and English.
• Enhanced DBS.

What we offer:

• 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area.
• 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme.
• Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment.

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact our Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).