Leaving Care Personal Advisor
Department: Children's Services
Work Schedule: 7.4 hours per day, 5 days per week.
Location: Manchester, UK.
Driving Requirements: Must have valid driver’s license and own vehicle.
Purpose of the Job:
* Commitment: Deliver outstanding services to care leavers with energy and enthusiasm.
* Support: Provide interventions to young people aged 16-25, helping them transition from care to independence.
* Assessment: Conduct assessments of need post-18 and provide practical and emotional support based on co-developed pathway plans.
* Commitment: There is a real commitment and passion in BwD to deliver outstanding services to care leavers.
* Team Collaboration: Work alongside a diverse and cohesive team providing support to young people/young adults.
* Support Services: Provide support and interventions to young people in, or leaving care aged 16-25 years.
* Assessment: Carry out assessments of need post-18 and provide aspirational, practical, and emotional support based on co-developed pathway plans.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
* Qualifications: NVQ level 3 in child care/social care or equivalent relevant qualification, or degree level.
* Legislation: Understanding of Leaving Care and Children legislation and guidance.
* Research: Familiarity with key findings from evidence-based research, Serious Case Reviews, and inquiries related to Child Exploitation.
* Experience: Minimum 1 year of working with young people up to 25 years within clear boundaries.
* Assessment: Knowledge of formal assessment processes and ability to formulate, implement, and review individual pathway plans.
* Safeguarding: Knowledge of adult safeguarding and relevant legislation related to young people leaving care.
* Trauma: Understanding of childhood trauma and adverse childhood experiences.
* Exploitation: Experience working with young people vulnerable to exploitation, gang involvement, drug and alcohol misuse, or criminal activity.
Main Areas of Responsibility:
* Relationship Building: Develop positive, meaningful relationships with young people/adults.
* Independent Living: Equip young people with skills to manage money, find accommodation, access education, training, and employment, live healthily, and maintain social networks.
* Service Development: Participate in the ongoing development of the service, ensuring compliance with legislation and guidance.
* Multi-Agency Work: Collaborate with other agencies to engage young people in education, employment, and training opportunities.
* Accommodation: Work with housing providers to ensure suitable accommodation for care leavers.
* Best Practices: Promote initiatives and good practice models from the National Leaving Care Benchmarking Forum.
* Voice of Young People: Ensure young people's voices are heard through participation and co-production.
* Case Management: Maintain high standards of case recording, monitoring, and administrative records.
* Council Policies: Adhere to Council policies and procedures, including health and safety, equal opportunities, customer care, and strategic objectives.
* Training: Participate in in-house and inter-agency training
If you're excited about this opportunity, please Apply today!
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