Overview
JOB TITLE: Leaving Care Personal Advisor, Social Care Unqualified
REF: Darlington 5275660
Pay rate: £16.10 per hour PAYE
Contract Type: Temporary, Anticipated 6 months
Working Arrangement: Flexible 3 days per week. Assumed office based as no hybrid working given.
An Enhanced DBS is needed for this role.
The role: On behalf of a local council, we are seeking a Personal Advisor Leaving Care. This is a Social Care Unqualified role. The Leaving Care Personal Advisor role is very specific to the Leaving Care Act. It is essential that you have some experience/ knowledge of working with young people aged 16-25, be able to build positive relationships with young people, completing assessments, children's safeguarding and good written and IT skills. This post is 22.5 hours per week, equivalent to 3 days per week. The team are flexible on which 3 days you work or how the hours are spread throughout the working week.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide advice, support, and practical assistance to care leavers aged 16–25.
* Build and maintain positive, trusting relationships with young people.
* Undertake assessments and pathway planning in line with statutory requirements.
* Support young people with education, training, employment, housing, and financial independence.
* Monitor progress, keeping accurate records and written reports.
* Safeguard and promote the welfare of young people in accordance with council policies.
What the client is looking for
* Previous experience as a Leaving Care Personal Advisor
* Good understanding of the Leaving Care Act
* Previous experience/ knowledge of working with young people aged 16-25
* Able to build positive relationships with young people
* Experience of completing assessments
* A good understanding of children's safeguarding
* Good written and IT skills
How to Apply
* Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.
* Submit your CV in Word format.
* Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended.
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