Can you help to make a positive impact on the lives of care leavers? If so, this role might be right for you.
The Through Care team is a vital function within East Sussex County Council and helps care leavers by supporting them towards independence. We are looking for an experienced Personal Advisor who can work with a variety of young people who have a wide range of needs. Your skills will help them to grow. You will be working with a close-knit team who support and encourage each other.
This role has a direct impact in helping improve the lives of the young people.
Responsibilities
* Provide positive opportunities for young people in employment, education, training, or within the community.
* Carry out assessments of risks and needs with young people and care leavers in partnership with other agencies.
* Work within a multi‑agency environment to coordinate comprehensive packages of support for care leavers.
Qualifications
* Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people in a clear, concise and accurate manner, changing messages to suit different audiences.
* Ability to draw up detailed Assessments for care leavers and act as key worker to help address issues of need and concern and monitor progress.
* Ability and experience to assess care leavers and manage risk in the community by utilising supervision and support from colleagues.
The Through care team is popular and sought after, making a real difference to young people in our communities who have been in care, and offers a varied and interesting workload on a daily basis.
To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button. When submitting your CV and supporting statement please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.
Please download the jobdescription & person specification for more information.
For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI.
Interviews will take place in person in Eastbourne on the 27th April.
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. Priority status details are available on our priority status page.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Phil Smith – Phil.smith@Eastsussex.gov.uk
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
A workforce for the community, from the community.
We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community, and particularly encourage those from groups that are underrepresented in our current workforce: Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those who are disabled, men and those who identify as LGBTQ+. We are working towards recruiting a workforce that reflects our community because we recognise the unique skills, experience and perspective that each individual brings.
I feel very supported here. Ever since I started, I’ve had great managers. They are always there even when you’re working from home. They always push you to do their best. We’re like one big family. Abbie, Training Events Organiser
For a team that supports me
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