Personal Advisor
Liverpool
£17 per hour umbrella
Contract (6 months+)
The Role:
As a personal advisor for leaving care, you will be working with a group of amazing young people who come from diverse backgrounds and who have a range of life experiences.
You will creatively source appropriate support with regards to suitable accommodation, education and employment opportunities as well as provide them with the emotional, social and practice skills to promote independent living.
You will work closely with our permanence service to provide tailored support, accurate guidance and advice on transition planning for young people leaving care.
You will contribute to the Leaving Care Service in order to best meet the individual and collective needs of young people using the service.
The Candidate:
You will hold at least a Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent and have strong direct experience working with vulnerable children and young people within or leaving the care system. You will have sound understanding of legislation, as well as financial and benefit entitlements for care leavers.
You will need to have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to motivate young people and to inspire them to make the most of their potential.
How to Apply:
Please submit your application via the contact details provided and you will be contacted with further information about this opportunity or call me on; .