Leaving Care Personal Advisor

Location: London Borough of Hillingdon

Salary: £24ltd

Contract Type: Initially 3 months

About the Role

The Personal Advisor role is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate individual to work in collaboration with qualified Social Workers to assess the needs of looked after young people preparing for adulthood and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of 18+ care leavers, which will involve specialising in work with defined young people, for example, but not limited to; challenging behaviour, mental health, young offenders and unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people.


• Participate in the process of coordinating, preparing, implementing, monitoring and 6 monthly reviewing of Pathway Plans for all allocated young people.


• Fulfil the roles and responsibilities of a Personal Advisor as outlined in the local leaving care policy, procedures, and Local Offer.


• Develop close and effective working relationships with key agencies and partners to facilitate a coordinated multi-agency response to the identified needs of care leavers.


• Advocate on behalf of young people and encourage and empower them in exploring and making decisions to fulfil their potential.


• Offer practical assistance; supporting a young person to move their belongings, to help a young person buy essential items for their new accommodation using their Setting Up Home Allowance.
  
  To ensure a young person has the right access to eligible welfare benefits and other financial support they may be entitled to.


• Be part of a duty rota system and to work flexibly, including regular lone working and at times unsociable hours.


• Help organise and attend drop-ins and any relevant activities to engage young people.

Requirements

• Experience of working with young people in a social care setting.


• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures relating to young people leaving care.


• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.


• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.


• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Personal Advisor role, please submit your CV to erin.webbe@servicecare.org.uk