Personal Advisor – Leaving Care Team – £29.67ph

HCRG Workforce Solutions; Ilford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Personal Advisor for the Leaving Care Team. This role involves supporting young people transitioning from care, offering guidance on independent living skills, and maintaining relationships with local agencies. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a passion for youth development. Competitive pay at £29.67 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with young people and understanding of related policies.
• Ability to assess needs and provide effective guidance.
• Knowledge of local accommodation resources and support services.

Responsibilities

• Support care leavers in developing independent living skills.
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to data protection guidelines.
• Collaborate with various agencies to promote access to education and employment opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Organization

Confidentiality

Empathy

IT Proficiency

Job description

Personal Advisor – Leaving Care Team – £29.67ph

• Provide the leaving care personal advisor role for eligible, relevant, and former relevant young people as required by the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and volume 3 of the Children Act 2010. Responsibilities include producing and reviewing the pathway plan and making regular 2-monthly visits to care leavers.
• Assist young people in assessing their needs before transferring to the Leaving Care Team, and engage in reviews and discussions of the pathway plan for 16/17-year-olds with CLAFH colleagues.
• Work within the Redbridge Leaving Care policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate statutory and administrative records, including the use of IT systems.
• Ensure confidentiality and adhere to data protection guidelines.
• Support young people and their social workers as they prepare to leave care at age 16 by providing advice, group work sessions, and focusing on developing independent living skills, careers, educational opportunities, and accommodation options.
• Provide ongoing support to young people over 18 through individual and group sessions aimed at improving life skills, reducing social isolation, and encouraging peer support.
• Maintain knowledge of accommodation providers and work with young people to ensure contact and security of licences or tenancies. Assist with applications and facilitate smooth transitions to permanent council accommodation.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with agencies such as Connexions, careers and training providers, colleges, local employers, and the community to promote access to employment, training, education, and leisure activities.
• Involve young people in planning, delivering, and evaluating services. Encourage participation in the Children in Care council and consultation systems within the borough.
• Assess young people's financial needs, organize payments, benefits, or grants from educational or charitable sources, and support the management of leaving care grants.
• Participate in staff training and development programs organized by the team or department.

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