Personal advisor
Job Location:
Peterborough - UK
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Job Summary
- Oversee a caseload of care leavers adhering to relevant legislation and departmental guidelines.
- Assist young people in their transition from care to independent living.
- Develop implement and review Pathway Plans to foster positive outcomes.
- Center young people in all planning and decision-making processes.
- Conduct assessments reviews and direct work with care leavers.
- Offer practical and emotional support in areas such as accommodation education employment training health and independent living.
- Collaborate with families carers professionals and partner organizations.
- Participate in reviews planning meetings case conferences and professional networks.
- Prepare high-quality reports assessments and written records.
- Maintain accurate and current case records using both manual and electronic systems.
- Evaluate financial needs and assist young people with budgeting accommodation costs and maintenance planning.
- Visit young people at home and in community settings according to service standards.
- Promote safeguarding and ensure concerns are reported and addressed appropriately.
- Help young people access services and opportunities to enhance outcomes and independence.
- Contribute to the ongoing improvement of the Leaving Care Service.
- Previous experience as a Personal Advisor Leaving Care Worker Family Worker Youth Worker or similar role supporting young people.
- Experience with looked-after children care leavers or vulnerable young people.
- Knowledge of the Children Act and related legislation for Leaving Care Services.
- Understanding of Children Act Guidance and Regulations Volume 3: Planning Transitions to Adulthood for Care Leavers.
- Experience in completing assessments reviews support plans and pathway plans.
- Ability to manage a caseload and maintain accurate case records.
- Strong safeguarding knowledge and experience working with vulnerable young people.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with partner agencies and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Strong report writing organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
- Proficient IT and record management skills.
- Previous experience with Local Authority Leaving Care.
- Experience in supporting young people with accommodation and tenancy sustainment.
- Knowledge of welfare benefits housing processes and support services for care leavers.
- Relevant qualification in Health & Social Care Youth Work Social Care or a related field.
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- Regular travel across Peterborough and surrounding areas required.
- Home visits and community-based visits required.
- Flexibility to work unsocial hours as needed.
- Lone working may be required.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- 24.00 per hour (Umbrella)
- 3 Month Contract
- Hybrid Working
- Bi-Weekly Pay
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people leaving care.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Varied and rewarding caseload.
- Potential for contract extension.
Required Skills:
Essential Requirements Requirements: Previous experience working as a Personal Advisor Leaving Care Worker Family Worker Youth Worker or similar role supporting young people. Experience working with looked-after children care leavers or vulnerable young people. Knowledge of the Children Act and associated legislation relating to Leaving Care Services. Understanding of Children Act Guidance and Regulations Volume 3: Planning Transitions to Adulthood for Care Leavers. Experience completing assessments reviews support plans and pathway plans. Experience managing a caseload and maintaining accurate case records. Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of working with vulnerable young people. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to work effectively with partner agencies and multi-disciplinary teams. Strong report writing organisational and time management skills. Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. Good IT and record management skills. Desirable Previous Local Authority Leaving Care experience. Experience supporting young people with accommodation and tenancy sustainment. Knowledge of welfare benefits housing processes and support services available to care leavers. Relevant qualification in Health & Social Care Youth Work Social Care or a related field. Additional Hybrid working arrangement. Regular travel across Peterborough and surrounding areas required. Home visits and community-based visits required. Flexibility to work unsocial hours where service needs require. Lone working may be required. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Whats on Offer 24.00 per hour (Umbrella) 3 Month Contract Hybrid Working Bi-Weekly Pay Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people leaving care. Supportive and collaborative team environment. Varied and rewarding caseload. Potential contract extension. Ideal for candidates with experience as a Personal Advisor Leaving Care Personal Advisor Leaving Care Worker Family Support Worker Youth Support Worker Care Leaver Practitioner Children and Families Worker Young Peoples Advisor Support Worker or Early Help Practitioner.
