Vanrath are recruiting for a Band 4 Personal Advisor - 16 Service on behalf of a large public sector body in Ballymoney on a temporary basis. What's in it for you? 26 hours pw Temporary Band 4 £14.06ph About your next employer To support young people who are leaving care by fulfilling Personal Advisor duties to a satisfactory standard in accordance with statutory requirements and the policies and procedures of the Trust. What you'll do Provide advice, including practical advice and support to young people leaving care and in aftercare as agreed in the pathway plan. Offer support in the form of mentoring to and advocacy on behalf of the young person, where appropriate. Participate in assessing the needs of young people leaving care and contributing to preparation of pathway plans. Participate in reviews of the pathway plan and request revisions to the plan where appropriate. Liaise with the Trust in the implementation of the pathway plan as required. Coordinate the provision of services and to take reasonable steps to ensure that young people make use of such provisions. Stay in touch with young people and keep informed about their progress and wellbeing, which will require the ability to work unsocial hours. Support young people's participation in pathway planning and help them to represent their own wishes and views. Maintain written records of contact with young people in accordance with HSS Trust policies and procedures. Participate in team meetings, regular supervision meetings and recognised training opportunities as agreed with the line manager. Contribute to the development and review of the Personal Advisor Service. About you 5 GCSEs at Grade A-C, including English Language or equivalent. Be registered with the NISCC on the Social Care part of the register at the time of appointment or be eligible for immediate registration within a reasonable timescale prior to taking up post Minimum of two years' direct and recent experience of engaging with adolescent young people on an individual or group basis, either in a paid of voluntary capacity Experience of understanding working with others, e.g. parents, GPs, teachers, youth clubs, police etc. to meet the needs of the young people IND04 To apply today contact Leanne Garrett in the strictest confidence.