Youth Pathways Advisor for Care Leavers

Oldham; Oldham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

LGPS pension scheme

Discounted gym membership (Oldham)

Staff discount scheme

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Oldham Council is recruiting a Personal Advisor within the Safeguarding team. You will work with young people aged 16 to 25 who are looked after or cared for by the Local Authority, helping them live independently in the community.

The role promotes equality and provides tailored pathway plans; you will engage with partners to secure housing, education, employment and health outcomes. The post is part of the People Services Safeguarding pathway, offering a fixed-term 12-month contract, 36.66

Qualifications

• Promote equalities and diversity in the workplace.
• Uphold policies and procedures including customer care, data protection and health and safety.
• Undertake required training and continuous professional development.
• Undertake any additional duties commensurate with the post.

Responsibilities

• Carry out duties for Care Leavers in line with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and 1989 Children Act while acting as an advocate for young people.
• Work with young people to ensure their views are considered when developing Pathway Plans with regular contact.
• Contribute to a duty system within the service Monday to Friday.
• Promote involvement of young people in all aspects of service delivery and pathway planning.
• Engage with internal and external organisations to encourage permanence in accommodation, education, employment and health.
• Maintain and review individual pathway plans with young people and other agencies.
• Ensure files and records are maintained; share information with professionals; coordinate pathway plans and financial support for independence.

Skills

Equality & diversity

Customer care

Data protection

Health & safety

Training & development

Mentoring

Job description

Oldham Council is recruiting a Personal Advisor within the Safeguarding team. You will work with young people aged 16 to 25 who are looked after or cared for by the Local Authority, helping them live independently in the community.

The role promotes equality and provides tailored pathway plans; you will engage with partners to secure housing, education, employment and health outcomes. The post is part of the People Services Safeguarding pathway, offering a fixed-term 12-month contract, 36.66