Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Personal Advisor to work with our Local Authority client in the Stockport area. This is a temporary assignment working 37 hours per week (Mon - Fri). Main Duties: To manage a caseload and keep accurate case records of work with young people and undertake statutory recordings To contribute to Pathway Plan Assessment and provide ongoing assessment with young people to inform Pathway Planning To undertake assessments of young people resuming or wishing to resume education/training or presenting with other support needs post 21 years To identify packages of support for young people living in the community and supervise and monitor the delivery of tasks in accordance with the pathway plan to meet young person’s needs To develop and maintain relationships with young people who are or have been looked after and promote regular contact and provide keeping in touch visits. To prepare reports and present at 16 multi-agency accommodation panel, Child protection conferences, planning meetings, multi-agency adults at risk (MAARS) panel and court as required To empower young people and act an advocate promoting young people’s independence To work in partnership and liaise with a range of agencies including; Early Help & Prevention Service, Education and Careers Advice Service, Police, YOS, Health, Housing, Higher/Further Education providers and others as appropriate To ensure that young people receive appropriate financial support and assist in developing their financial management skills Essential Criteria: Experience of working with care leavers, or relevant experience working with young people Knowledge of Leaving Care legislation and guidance Good assessment and recording skills Understanding of a range of issues related to care leavers/young people Knowledge of child and adult development Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people Outstanding organisational and time management skills, with the ability to effectively prioritise deadlines NVQ Level 3 in childcare or other relevant professional qualification If your skills match the above criteria, please apply with your updated CV