Leaving Care Personal Advisor

2 Month Contract With A Local Authority

To provide statutory support and guidance to care leavers aged 18 to 25 including Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 the Children and Social Work Act 2017 and related legislation. The role involves managing a caseload of eligible relevant former relevant and qualifying young people supporting their transition into independent adulthood through robust Pathway Planning advocacy and multi-agency coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hold and manage a caseload of care leavers (18 25) including UASC delivering support in line with legal duties and best practice.
  
• Develop implement and review Pathway Plans in collaboration with young people ensuring they are aspirational person-centred and regularly updated.
  
• Undertake statutory visits and maintain regular contact in accordance with national guidance and local policies.
  
• Assist young people in preparing for and sustaining independent living including housing financial management education employment health and emotional wellbeing.
  
• Support access to and engagement with universal and specialist services advocating for young people s rights and needs.
  
• Work closely with social workers housing teams education providers immigration advisors health professionals and voluntary sector agencies to ensure joined-up support.
  
• Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings care reviews safeguarding panels and transition planning forums as required.
  
• Maintain accurate up-to-date case records and documentation using the council s case management system.
  
• Ensure all statutory obligations and performance indicators are met within required timescales.
  
• Respond to young peoples queries and crises in a timely and appropriate manner.
  
• Promote the voice of the young person in all aspects of service delivery.
  
• Support participation in education training employment and positive activities.
  
• Encourage development of life skills and resilience to support long-term independence.
  

Requirements

• Experience working with young people in a social care education or youth support setting.
  

• Knowledge of the legislative and policy framework for care leavers including UASC.
  

• Ability to develop effective Pathway Plans and work in a person-centred way.
  

• Excellent organisational communication and report-writing skills.
  

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-agency team.
  

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
  

• Flexibility to travel across the borough/region and work occasional evenings/weekends as needed.
  

• DBS Is required for This Role