Throughcare Personal Advisor: Empower Care Leavers

Service Care Solutions; Chorley, West Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffordshire County Council is seeking a Personal Advisor to join the Throughcare Team to support looked-after children and care leavers as they transition into adulthood. You will manage a caseload, build trusted relationships and coordinate with partners to secure housing, education, training and employment opportunities.

The role requires experience in social care, youth work or education, plus GCSEs and NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years' experience working with adolescents in a social care, education or youth work setting.
• At least one year's experience supporting young people in care or care leavers.
• Five GCSEs or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People (or a commitment to achieve this within two years of appointment).
• An understanding of the looked-after children system and the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000.
• Knowledge of young people's accommodation, benefits, education, training and employment needs.
• Experience supporting young people from ethnic minority communities, teenage parents and young people with additional needs would also be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of young people, prioritising work and ensuring support is delivered within required timescales.
• Supporting young people in care and care leavers to achieve positive outcomes and develop independent living skills.
• Helping young people access suitable accommodation, education, training and employment opportunities.
• Providing advice and guidance around housing, benefits and other essential support services.
• Completing assessments, reports, reviews and individual support plans.
• Working collaboratively with social workers, housing providers, education services, health professionals and other partner agencies.
• Advocating for young people's needs and ensuring their voices are heard.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring all work complies with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Advocacy

Relationship building

Organisation

Diversity awareness

Education

GCSEs

NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People

Job description

Staffordshire County Council is seeking a Personal Advisor to join the Throughcare Team to support looked-after children and care leavers as they transition into adulthood. You will manage a caseload, build trusted relationships and coordinate with partners to secure housing, education, training and employment opportunities.

The role requires experience in social care, youth work or education, plus GCSEs and NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People.