Young Peoples Advisor (Leaving Care) **
We are working in partnership with a Local Authority based in the Ellesmere Port area who are lookingto appoint a Young Peoples Advisor to work within the Leaving Care Service.
3-6 Month agency contract with a view to being extended on an ongoing basis.
Location – Ellesmere Port, CH65 0BE. (It would be beneficial if the candidate lives within a reasonable distance from Ellesmere Port, as whilst we work in a hybrid model, there is an expectation of regular working from our office bases)
Rate of Pay - £14 - £18 per hour. (Negotiable depending on experience)
Job Purpose;
1. The role is to provide ongoing support, advice and guidance to promote the capacity of each young person to develop the skills necessary to live independently.
2. Enhance the ability for all young people leaving care, enabling them to realise their full potential and become successful in all aspects of their lives.
3. Provide a targeted, outcome focussed service to children and young people who are legally defined as a care leaver and therefore entitled to services.
4. Offer supervision and manage caseloads, working alongside a team of experienced young peoples advisors, social workers and team manager.
Experinece Needed:
5. Personal Advisor / Leaving Care Support
6. Local Authority / Public Sector experience.