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