Personal Advisor (Young People & Families)
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people transitioning out of care? Join a well established, dedicated team in Sefton as a Leaving Care Person Advisor.
In this vital role, you'll support care leavers in their journey to independence, helping them build brighter futures.
Your work will focus on safeguarding, promoting well-being, and improving outcomes for young people in accordance with national guidelines and council procedures.
- £19.00 LTD per hour inclusive of holiday pay
- 3 Month initial contract with possibility of extension after this
- 36 Hours per week
Responsibilities
- Provide advice and practical support to care leavers on financial capability, housing, education, employment, and community participation.
- Assist in the creation, monitoring, and review of person-centred Pathway Plans.
- Promote positive relationships between care leavers and their families, supervising contact as necessary.
- Facilitate access to specialist services for health, education, and well-being.
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate case records, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
- Work collaboratively across council departments, partner agencies, and community groups.
- Identify and report safeguarding concerns in line with legislation and procedures.
- Participate in team meetings, training, and service development activities to continually improve service delivery.
Requirements
- A Level 3 qualification related to working with children and young people.
- Knowledge of child and young person development, family dynamics, and the challenges faced by care leavers.
- Strong communication and direct work skills with children and young people.
- Ability to write accurate and comprehensive reports and maintain case records.
- Familiarity with legislative frameworks and planning tools for Looked After Children and Care Leavers.
- Solution-focused and empathetic approach to case work and service development.
- IT proficiency and ability to work within professional and ethical standards.
- A commitment to equality, diversity, and professional development.
Desirable: Knowledge of homelessness, rough sleeping, and relevant assessment frameworks.
Apply Now
If you are interested, please call Lisa McVinnie on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - lisa.mcvinnie@servicecare.org.uk
If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £250.
The benefits of working with SCS:
- A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
- Exceptional referral bonuses - £250 per referral placed in to work!
- An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
- Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
- Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
- Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
- DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.
- Start: 02/12/2024
- Duration: 3 months
- Rate: Up to £19.00 per hour
- Location: Bootle, England
- Type: Contract
- Industry: Other
- Recruiter: Service Care Solutions Ltd
- Contact: Lisa Jane McVinnie
- Tel: 01772 208 964
- Fax: 01772 471473
- Email: to view click here
- Posted: 2024-11-25 09:14:44 -
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