Job Description: Personal Advisor - Care Leavers (Hybrid)
Location and Contract
Location: Sand Martin House, Peterborough (Hybrid - minimum 2 days in office). Contract Type: Initially 3 months - 37 hours per week. Salary: £24 per hour UMB.
About the Role
We are looking for a dedicated Personal Advisor (PA) to join our team, working with care leavers to help them achieve positive outcomes and build brighter futures. As a Personal Advisor, you will work with young people aged 16 and above who are leaving care, helping them navigate the challenges of adulthood, from housing and finances to education, employment, and emotional wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a caseload of individual care leavers in line with departmental policies, procedures, and legislation.
* Work in partnership with other professionals and agencies to assess, plan, and implement support for care leavers and their families.
* Attend and contribute to reviews, planning meetings, and other forums in a variety of settings (e.g., district councils, hospitals, custodial units).
* Undertake assessments and regular visits to young people in their homes or external venues.
* Support young people in budgeting, accessing services, education, employment, and maintaining accommodation.
* Maintain accurate, confidential records using both manual and computerised systems.
* Plan and record Pathway Planning meetings and reviews as required.
* Ensure safeguarding is at the forefront of all work with vulnerable young people.
* Participate in supervision, appraisal, training, and ongoing professional development.
* Prepare written reports for reviews, case conferences, and other meetings.
* Champion diversity, inclusion, and social justice in all aspects of your work.
About You
We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of care leavers, resilient, empathetic, and able to build strong, trusting relationships with young people. You should be comfortable working flexibly and independently, including lone working and occasional unsocial hours, knowledgeable about relevant legislation and guidance, and organised with excellent communication and record-keeping skills.
What We Offer
* A supportive team environment.
* Flexible working arrangements with hybrid and TOIL options.
* Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
* Access to local government pension scheme and employee benefits.
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