Personal Advisor - Leaving Care TeamLocation: Littlehampton (Hybrid Working)Rate: £18.84 per hour (PAYE) £24.53 per hour (Limited/Umbrella)Hours: 7.5 hours per week
Seven Resourcing are currently recruiting for a Personal Advisor to join a Leaving Care Team based in Littlehampton. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced children's services professional with a background in Leaving Care or Children's Social Care to support young people transitioning into adulthood.
The Role
As a Personal Advisor within the Leaving Care Service, you will provide direct support to care leavers, helping them develop the skills, resilience, and independence required for adult life. You will work as part of a Corporate Parenting team supporting young people aged 16-25, ensuring statutory duties under leaving care legislation are fulfilled.
This is a hybrid role. You will be required to attend the Littlehampton office 1-2 times per week for team meetings and attend office-based duty 3 times per week every 6 weeks. Face-to-face visits with young people are essential. Home working is available when office attendance and visits are not required.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide ongoing practical and emotional support to care leavers.
* Develop, review, and monitor Pathway Plans in line with statutory requirements.
* Support young people with education, employment, and training opportunities.
* Assist with housing applications, tenancy sustainment, and independent living skills.
* Work collaboratively with social workers, housing providers, education services, and partner agencies.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records in line with data protection and safeguarding standards.
* Participate in duty cover on a rota basis.
* Advocate on behalf of young people to ensure they access appropriate services and support.
Essential Requirements
* Proven experience working with children and young people as a Personal Advisor or within Children's Social Care.
* Strong understanding of Leaving Care legislation and Corporate Parenting responsibilities.
* Experience supporting vulnerable young people aged 16-25.
* Ability to complete assessments and develop structured support plans.
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for face-to-face visits.
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