Personal Advisor - Leaving Care Team – 3 Month Contract

• Monday to Thursday: 8:45 am – 5:00 pm
  
  


• Friday: 8:45 am – 4:00 pm
  
  

Summary

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
  
  

Essential

• 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.
  
  

Desirable

• 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.
  
  

What's on Offer?

• £24.59 per hour (Umbrella)
  
  


• 3-Month Contract (with potential extension)
  
  


• Full-Time Hours
  
  


• Enhanced DBS with Adults' & Children's 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.