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Spencer Clarke Group are assisting a local authority in the appointment of an experienced Personal Advisor to join their Children and Families Services Team.
As a Personal Advisor you will be expected to support and act as an advocate for young people leaving care by helping them to find suitable accommodation and assist them with budgeting/spending decisions, education and employment. This will include, undertaking high-quality needs assessments and pathway plans alongside social workers and other multi agency partners.
Key responsibilities will include the following:
* Undertake comprehensive and high-quality needs assessments of care leavers.
* Participate in Looked After Children reviews where a child is under 18.
* To work jointly with a social worker to complete and implement a pathway plan for young people under 18.
* Complete high-quality pathway plans for care leavers over 18 and review these when necessary.
* Co-ordinate the provision of services and take reasonable steps to ensure the young person makes use of such services.
* Keep in touch with care leavers to monitor their progress and well being and ensure they are aware of the local offer for care leavers.
To be a successful candidate for this role you must have the following:
* Experience of working with young people leaving care or in a related field.
* Full UK Drivers License.
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and willingness to undertake additional training.
If you think you've got what it takes to succeed, or would love to find out more information, either
* Hit the apply button now and follow the steps
* Contact Sophie on 01772 954 200
Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge in Childrens Services and will also provide expert career advice along the way.
We also have a market leading referral scheme of up to £350* so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to contact Sophie at Spencer Clarke Group.
*T's & C's apply.