Leaving Care Personal Advisor - Warrington

Leaving Care Personal Advisor - WarringtonAre you a passionate, dedicated Leaving Care Personal Advisor looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are recruiting a Leaving Care Personal Advisor to join a Children in Care and Care Leavers Team based in Warrington. Umbrella Rate: £21.22 per hour Duration: 7 months initially Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00, 37 hrs/week – HybridPersonal Advisor role: Full JD Available
Provide direct support to children and young adults aged 16 – 25 years, supporting and advising them to live independently as they make their journey into adulthoodMaintain regular contact with the young peopleForm strong, trusting working relationships with the young peopleProvide practical and emotional supportAssist with issues of accommodation, income, health, education and trainingAssist the young people in developing their own ability to negotiate with agencies and others within their communityProvide advice and guidance or signposting to various support servicesContribute to their pathway planEnsure that Pathway Plans are reviewed and updated on a regular basisReview the needs of the children and young peopleWork in partnership with a range of agencies ensuring that young people leaving care receive the highest standard of serviceSeek the views of the young people on the service deliveryAdvocate on behalf of young people with other agenciesTravel/ respond to crisis as they ariseAttend care leaver forums, working with the Participation Officer to offer additional support to the young peopleKeep up to date records on the council’s IT system
Essential Requirements
UK Driving Licence, access to a vehicle, business insuranceSignificant experience of direct work with young people leaving careHigh level of understanding of the educational, employment and social care needs of young people leaving careKnowledge of child development and the potential impact of neglect and abuseAbility to carry out assessments of need, complete Pathway Plans, review work with young people and key professionalsDemonstrate the ability to work constructively with other professionals and agenciesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsYou Must Have Right to Live & Work in the UKEnhanced Child and DBS registered to the update service
We also offer an outstanding referral scheme for any Leaving Care Personal Advisor friends or colleagues.If you are a Leaving Care Personal Advisor and would like to express your interest, please contact us for this great opportunity by calling on 0208 514 9110 and speak to Sammy Davis Or email on, sammyd@4recruitmentservices.com Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices.

4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.