Leaving Care Personal Advisor

Service Care Solutions has a new and exciting opportunity which has become available working as a Leaving Care Personal Advisor for Knowsley Council. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone with substantial experience in the field who wants to make a meaningful difference.

Monday to Friday 9 to 5 36 Hours per week Initial 3 month contract with the possibility of extension Responsibilities Provide guidance and practical support to care leavers, assisting them in becoming self-sufficient in line with the Children and Leaving Care Act, Volume 3 (1989). Conduct thorough assessments and develop pathway plans that reflect the unique needs and goals of each young person. Act as a trusted advisor and mentor, fostering positive relationships with care leavers, offering support in various areas of their lives, and helping them build skills for a successful transition to independence. Advocate for the young people you work with, upholding corporate parenting responsibilities and maintaining high aspirations for their achievements. Requirements Demonstrable experience working with care-experienced young people, particularly in assisting their transition from being cared for to independence. Strong assessment and planning skills aligned with pathway planning requirements. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and provide empathetic, solution-focused support. Knowledge of corporate parenting responsibilities and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for young people leaving care.

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If you are interested, please call Lisa McVinnie on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - lisa.mcvinnie@servicecare.org.uk

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £250.

The benefits of working with SCS:

A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact. Exceptional referral bonuses - £250 per referral placed in to work! An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities. Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training. Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.