Personal Advisor Leaving Care
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2-3 month contract with a local authority
Summary
- This 2-3 month contract with a local authority aims to ensure the Council fulfills its statutory obligations to young people leaving care adhering to all legislative regulatory and corporate requirements. The role is crucial in supporting vulnerable young individuals coordinating multi-agency efforts and managing resources effectively.
Responsibilities
- Provide statutory casework services to up to 27 young people developing and implementing comprehensive care plans.
- Conduct direct work with vulnerable young people addressing challenging behaviors in various settings.
- Lead and coordinate a multi-agency network to ensure effective support for each young person.
- Plan and deliver group work sessions tailored to young peoples specific needs.
- Participate in a daily duty service to offer emergency responses for care leavers or older looked-after children.
- Protect Council resources by managing services within a limited budget negotiating care packages and recommending appropriate provisions.
Requirements
- Significant experience working with vulnerable young people facing complex issues.
- Knowledge of the legislative framework concerning Looked After Children and Care Leavers.
- A qualification in child care/child development is desirable.
Additional Information
- Working hours: 37.50 hours per week.
- The role requires an Enhanced DBS & barred list check (Child & Adult).
- The role closes on 3rd November 2025 apply ASAP.
Required Skills:
To provide a professional customer focused efficient and effective financial transaction service
Required Education:
The role involves working alongside Social workers with young adults previously Looked After by the Local Authority between the ages of 18 24years old.
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Billing
- Apparel Merchandising
- Information Security
- Jewellery
- Art
