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Personal Advisor - Leaving Care Team

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Agency Personal Advisor to join the Stockport Leaving Care Team. This role involves working with young individuals aged 16 to 25 who have been looked after by the Local Authority, helping them navigate their transition to adulthood and achieve independence. You will utilize your expertise in care legislation and your strong assessment skills to provide meaningful support. With a commitment to equal opportunities, this organization offers a dynamic work environment and a chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people. If you are passionate about social work and want to contribute to a vital cause, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

New Faster Pay service
Twice weekly payroll
Free DBS and compliance service
Dedicated friendly consultant
Access to a wide selection of social work positions
Refer a Friend bonus
Find your own job bonus

Qualifications

  • Experience working with young people aged 16-25, particularly care leavers.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and good assessment skills.

Responsibilities

  • Assist young people transitioning to adulthood and independent living.
  • Work with care leavers to support their integration into the community.

Skills

Experience with care leavers
Knowledge of Leaving Care legislation
Good assessment skills
Understanding of issues related to care leavers
Ability to drive

Education

NVQ Level 3 in childcare

Job description

Role: Agency Personal Advisor working on Stockport Leaving Care Team.

Contract: 37 hours per week - Monday to Friday - 9-5.30pm

Hourly Rate: Ltd Umbrella rate GBP16 - GBP18

Main Purpose of the Job:

To work with young people aged 16 years to 25 years who are or have been looked after or accommodated by the Local Authority in order to plan their transition to adulthood and assist them to live an independent life in their community.

About you:

  1. Experience of working with care leavers or relevant experience working with young people.
  2. Knowledge of Leaving Care legislation and guidance.
  3. Good assessment and recording skills.
  4. Understanding of a range of issues related to care leavers and young people.
  5. NVQ Level 3 in childcare or other relevant professional qualification.
  6. Ability to drive and access to a car for work.

Please get in touch for the full job description.

Why work with We do Social Work?

  • New Faster Pay service getting you paid more quickly.
  • Twice weekly payroll.
  • Free DBS and compliance service.
  • Your own dedicated friendly consultant with extensive social work knowledge.
  • Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK.

Refer a friend:

Refer a Friend bonus: get GBP250 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place.

Find your own job bonus: get GBP250 for bringing your own position to us.

We Do Social Work is an equal opportunities employer and is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.

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