We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Greenwich to assist with the appointment of a Personal Advisor - Care Leavers, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £18.30 - £23.05 per Hour
Summary:
The Personal Advisor will provide direct support to young people aged 16 and above who are eligible for leaving care services. The post holder will manage an allocated caseload, offering practical, emotional, social and financial guidance to help young people successfully transition to independent adulthood. The role involves building trusting, supportive relationships that motivate care leavers to engage in education, training and employment, secure suitable accommodation, manage finances, develop resilience and maintain emotional well-being. The Personal Advisor is a key professional for the young person and will coordinate multi-agency support in line with statutory responsibilities and local procedures.
Responsibilities:
* Manage and support a caseload of care leavers aged 16+.
* Contribute to the assessment and preparation of Pathway Plans for each young person.
* Develop positive, sustained relationships to encourage engagement and independence.
* Provide practical support around housing, employment, education, training, health and financial management.
* Assist young people through key life skills including budgeting, household tasks and managing responsibilities.
* Identify and report concerns relating to the safety or welfare of young people or vulnerable individuals.
Knowledge:
* Understanding of legislation relevant to care leavers (e.g., Children Act 1989, Care Leavers Regulations 2010, Planning Transition for Adulthood).
* Knowledge of safeguarding practices and risk management.
* Understanding of issues affecting young people in care and transitioning to independence.
Experience :
* Experience of working directly with young people or vulnerable individuals in a supportive or advisory role.
* Experience of multi-agency working and partnership collaboration.
* Experience of maintaining case records, preparing reports and managing confidential information.
* Experience supporting individuals to develop independence skills (e.g., budgeting, tenancy support, employment pathways).
Please note:
* You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
* You should have right to work in U.K
* This role requires an Enhanced DBS
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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