Job Description
Personal Advisor - Leaving Care ServiceLocation: Office-based attendance required three times weekly with flexible/agile working arrangementsHours: 9.00am - 5.00pmSalary: £27 P/H
Important Requirement:Applicants must have experience working with Leaving Care (LAC) cohorts. This is essential for the role.
Role Overview:We are seeking a committed and empathetic Personal Advisor to join our Leaving Care Service. The successful candidate will support young people in care to make a successful transition to adulthood, ensuring they are safeguarded and equipped for independence.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support Care Leavers in their transition to independent living.
* Contribute to the assessment, formulation, implementation, and review of Pathway Plans through direct engagement with young people.
* Advise and assist Care Leavers in developing practical skills, maintaining tenancies, and managing their finances.
* Provide coaching and motivational support to enhance young people's confidence and self-esteem.
* Safeguard Care Leavers through regular contact, ensuring engagement in suitable accommodation, education, training, or employment aligned with their aspirations.
* Work collaboratively with partner agencies to coordinate service provision and encourage young people's active engagement.
* Participate in the duty rota, completing duty tasks at least three times per month.
* Attend team meetings in person.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
* Educated to A-Level standard (or equivalent), or possess substantial experience of working directly with children, young people, their families and carers to achieve positive outcomes.
* Good verbal and written communication skills, appropriate to a statutory setting.
* Strong organisational abilities to balance direct work, administrative duties, and statutory processes effectively.
* Proven ability to work collaboratively with professionals, families, and community members to facilitate change.
* Skilled in needs assessment, planning, and supporting transitions to independence using SMART objectives.
* Experience working with vulnerable children, young adults, and families in accordance with statutory guidance, including the Children Act 1989 and Leaving Care Act 2000.
* Previous employment in health, housing, youth services, or employment services where transferable skills have been developed.
Top Five Key Skills:
1. Needs assessment and support planning.
2. Direct engagement and motivational coaching.
3. Safeguarding vulnerable young people.
4. Collaborative multi-agency working.
5. Time management and organisational efficiency.