Connect2SocialWork are looking for an indiviual who is passionate about helping children. We are recruting for a Personal Advisor in the Dorset area.
The benefits of this Personal Advisor role:
* Great teams to work in
* Laptop and training provided
* Low case load
Role Responsibilities:
1. Manage a caseload of care leavers, providing guidance, support and advice
2. Supporting care leavers to gain practical self-care skills - health, budgeting, domestic skills
3. Draw up and implement Pathway Plans which are appropriate to the young person's circumstances, needs, potential and aspirations in conjunction with the young person and all relevant others.
4. Arrange statutory reviews of Pathways Plans and draw up subsequent/amended Pathway Plans.
5. Work in partnership with the young person's parents, carers and other significant adults identified by the young person.
6. Promote and maintain relationships for care leavers with their families and carers, where possible.
7. Listen to and take account of young people's views and wishes, using a person centred approach to all work with young people.
8. Advocate on behalf of care leavers and work in partnership with statutory and voluntary sector agencies and professionals to ensure effective co-ordination and provision of services to care leavers.
9. Engage care leavers in learning, training and work opport...