Job Introduction
Job Title: Outreach Personal Advisor
Salary: £30,599 - £32,456 per annum
37 Hours per Week
Location: Bromsgrove
Team: Outreach Service
Permanent / Fixed Term Contract
The Role: Outreach Personal Advisor
We are a dedicated Team that support our Children Looked After within the Worcestershire County Council who are 16-18 years old. We support our young people in developing the skills required to successfully transition into adulthood.
We also manage and place young people in our in house placements, across the county and offer day to day practical support, advice and guidance. We cultivate a safe and inclusive environment that fosters respect and value for our young people. We encourage and assist young people in setting their individual goals and aspirations.
Qualities you will need are:
* De-escalate situations and provide emotional support to the young people.
* Collaborative working with the multi-agency team around the young person.
* Ensure the living accommodation we provide is maintained to an excellent condition, overseeing regular cleaning and maintenance activities.
* Perform routine checks of the accommodation.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of key work sessions, risk assessments, support plans, and any incidents.
* Prepare regular reports for management and other professionals.
* Advocate for the rights and interests of the young person within the organisation and their community.
* Attend meetings with wider professionals to ensure comprehensive support.
* Address identified health and safety concerns confidently and effectively.
* Stay updated with current legislation and training needs.
* You must have a willingness to travel across the County to meet the needs of the service, have a full driver’s licence, and access to a car to travel independently.
* You will need to have resilience to working under pressure and in some instances, emotionally charged situations.
* You must be a team player as well as having the ability to work under your own initiative, managing your own diary and proactive time management, being flexible to the needs of the service.
* On-call duties including sleep-in duties are mandatory, as well as weekend working on a rota basis, which includes unsociable hours planned in advance.
For further information please contact: Luisa Warren on 01905 844588 or lwarren3@worcestershire.gov.uk
Benefits:
You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council has to offer on our webpage:
* Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us?
* Children's Workforce Academy
Some of these offers include:
* Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this, do let us know!
* Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
* Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
* Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.
Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.
Application Closing Date: 6th February 2025
Anticipated Interview Date: 15th February 2025
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