Young Persons Advisor: Empower Care Leavers to Thrive

Sanctuary Personnel; Slough; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part Time / Full Time

Hourly Pay

Diverse Work Environment

Professional Development

Meaningful Impact

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Young Persons Advisor in Slough to support care-experienced young people preparing for independence. The role offers flexible hours with part-time and full-time options and pay at £25.80 per hour.

You will build trusting relationships and provide practical, emotional, and social support as young people transition from care. Working within Slough Children's Services Trust, you will conduct assessments, help with pathway and support plans, and collaborate with

Responsibilities

• Build strong, trusting relationships with young people, encouraging engagement and independence.
• Provide practical, emotional, and social support to young people transitioning from care to independent living.
• Conduct assessments of individual needs and contribute to Pathway Plans and support plans.
• Support young people to identify goals and develop action plans to achieve their aspirations.
• Provide advice and guidance on accommodation, education, employment, training, health, and wellbeing.
• Teach and promote essential independent living skills, including budgeting, cooking, and household management.
• Advocate for young people's rights and ensure their views and wishes are central to planning and decision-making.
• Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and emerging risks.
• Maintain regular contact with young people, adapting support plans as circumstances change.
• Work collaboratively with social workers, education providers, housing services, health professionals, and partner agencies.
• Assist young people in securing accommodation and maintaining successful tenancies.
• Promote physical and emotional wellbeing through access to appropriate health and support services.
• Support

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Young Persons Advisor in Slough to support care-experienced young people preparing for independence. The role offers flexible hours with part-time and full-time options and pay at £25.80 per hour.

You will build trusting relationships and provide practical, emotional, and social support as young people transition from care. Working within Slough Children's Services Trust, you will conduct assessments, help with pathway and support plans, and collaborate with