Personal Advisor - Leaving Care Service

Cheshire East; Crewe; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the United Kingdom is seeking Personal Advisors to support care leavers in their journey to independence. This role involves assessing needs, maintaining relationships, and collaborating with multiple agencies. Multiple positions are available with varying hours. This opportunity is perfect for individuals passionate about making a positive impact in young people's lives.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people in a care setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse agencies.
• Commitment to relationship-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess young people's needs and formulate Pathway Plans.
• Collaborate with families, friends, and professionals.
• Maintain accurate records of engagements.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Personal resilience

Job description

Do you want to work in a team where we encourage and celebrate young people's aspirations? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to work within our Leaving Care Service as a Personal Advisor.

You will provide advice and assistance to our Care Leavers, supporting our young people in preparing for independent living and helping them achieve their wishes and goals for the future.

The team follow a Pathway Planning process for care experienced young people (predominantly 18-25 years old) transitioning to adulthood, working with a variety of professionals that may be involved in a young person’s life to ensure a joined-up approach focusing on a young person’s holistic needs.

Each day as a Personal Advisor will be varied, presenting new challenges and learning opportunities. You will build strong and supportive relationships with our young people by being consistent, reliable, and trustworthy. You will meet young people where they are and remain focused on achieving positive outcomes for them.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of care leavers and have the skills and experience to support them on their journey to independence, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

What will you be doing?

• You assess young people’s needs and formulate their Pathway Plans.
• You work with our Care Leavers and collaborate with other important people in their lives, including family, friends, and professionals in education, housing, and health services.
• You regularly keep in touch with our young people and ensure they can access our local offer for Care Leavers.
• You ensure accurate and timely records are kept.
• You deliver our duty support service alongside all other Personal Advisors.

About You

• You possess excellent organisational skills, strong personal resilience, and a passion for working with young people to improve their outcomes.
• You will work in partnership with other agencies involved with our young people.
• You will commit to working with young people from diverse backgrounds, who have diverse needs, promoting good outcomes for all our care leavers.
• You have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working with a relationship-based practice approach.

We have 3 Positions available:

• 2 x 37 hour contracts (2 FTE)
• 1 x 30 hour contract (0.81 FTE)

If you would like more information or an informal chat, please contact the Service Manager:
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Please note that interviews will take place for the duration of the advert, until the vacancies are recruited to.