3 M onth Contract with a local Authority Job Purpose The Leaving Care Service delivers statutory services to care leavers aged 18 and Personal Advisors fulfill the role of delivering the extended service to care leavers up until the age of 25. The Leaving Care Units are led by Consultant Social Workers or Practice Development Managers who are responsible in ensuring that the Local Authority keeps in contact with care leavers; oversees that they have access to suitable accommodation and are provided with opportunities to engage in education, training and employment. Key Duties/Accountabilities To establish rapport and build respectful relationships with care leavers, their families and their support networks whilst undertaking Review Pathway Plans and co-ordinate support interventions ensuring that their views and wishes are heard and recorded accurately. Having obtained consent from the care leaver, to engage and communicate effectively with other agencies and include their professional views in plans for care leavers, working collaboratively and maintaining regular liaison in the best interests of care leavers. To work with care leavers in their accommodation or other settings on an agreed basis so as to monitor, assess risk and assist in the implementation of an agreed plan of support using evidenced-based methodologies and by offering practical help to enable care leavers to help themselves, and support them to develop their role as young parents or carers where relevant. To work independently, and when appropriate as the lead professional, make decisions about the tasks that need doing, taking responsibility for these decisions and their impact on the care leaver. Essential Experience Required. Relevant and substantial experience of direct work with children, young people and families. Essential Qualifications Required NVQ Level 3 or equivalent child and family training. Additional information to note This role is 36 working hours per week. DBS is required for this role. The role closes on 05/06/25