Personal Advisor Leaving Care Team
Job Location:
Shropshire - UK
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
Application Deadline:
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Job Summary
- Monday to Thursday: 8:45 am 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:45 am 4:00 pm
- Oversee a diverse and complex caseload of care leavers.
- Collaborate with young people to set and achieve personal goals.
- Conduct needs assessments and create individualized support plans.
- Develop and review Pathway Plans in accordance with statutory guidelines.
- Ensure Pathway Plans are SMART outcome-focused and promote independence.
- Assist young people in their transition to adulthood.
- Coordinate care planning with partner agencies and professionals.
- Encourage positive outcomes in housing education employment and health.
- Build strong trusting relationships with care leavers and their networks.
- Empower care leavers to engage in decision-making and service development.
- Work independently with young people and their families when needed.
- Prepare clear accurate reports and maintain case records.
- Utilize supervision and team discussions for effective decision-making.
- Uphold professional boundaries and pursue ongoing professional development.
- Experience working with Care Leavers Looked After Children or vulnerable youth.
- Proven ability to manage a diverse and complex caseload.
- Understanding of safeguarding and corporate parenting duties.
- Skilled in conducting assessments and creating person-centered support plans.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with various agencies and professionals.
- Experience fostering positive relationships with diverse young people.
- Strong communication report-writing and organizational abilities.
- Capability to work independently and manage workload efficiently.
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
- Experience within a Leaving Care Service.
- Familiarity with legislation and statutory guidance for Care Leavers.
- Experience supporting asylum-seeking youth and those with immigration challenges.
- Experience working with young people with disabilities and additional needs.
- 24.59 per hour (Umbrella)
- 3-Month Contract (with potential extension)
- Full-Time Hours
- Enhanced DBS with Adults & Childrens Barred List Required
- Bi-Weekly Pay
- Opportunity to significantly impact the lives of young people leaving care.
- Engaging and rewarding caseload.
- Supportive team environment with strong multi-agency collaboration.
Required Skills:
Essential Requirements Experience working with Care Leavers Looked After Children or vulnerable young people. Experience managing a diverse and complex caseload. Knowledge of safeguarding and corporate parenting responsibilities. Experience undertaking assessments and developing person-centred support plans. Ability to work effectively with a range of agencies and professionals. Experience building positive relationships with young people from diverse backgrounds. Strong communication report-writing and organisational skills. Ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively. Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle. Desirable Requirements Experience working within a Leaving Care Service. Knowledge of legislation and statutory guidance relating to Care Leavers. Experience supporting asylum-seeking young people and those with immigration-related issues. Experience working with young people with disabilities and additional needs. Whats on Offer 24.59 per hour (Umbrella) 3 Month Contract (with potential extension) Full-Time Hours Enhanced DBS with Adults & Childrens Barred List Required Bi-Weekly Pay Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people leaving care. Varied and rewarding caseload. Supportive team environment with strong multi-agency working. Suitable for candidates with experience as a Personal Advisor Leaving Care Personal Advisor Care Leaver Advisor Transition Worker Youth Support Worker Family Support Worker Leaving Care Practitioner or Social Care Practitioner.
