3-month contract position with a local authority
Summary
- This is a 3-month contract position with a local authority focused on providing statutory support and guidance to care-experienced young people aged 1621 (or up to 25 where applicable). The role is crucial in ensuring these individuals have the necessary advice resources and skills to transition successfully to independent living. As the key professional and case manager you will promote the well-being and independence of young people leaving care.
Responsibilities
- Undertake the statutory role of Personal Adviser for care-experienced young people aged 1621 (or up to 25).
- Act as the key professional and case manager for Former Relevant young people and where required for Relevant or Qualifying young people.
- Collaborate with young people and their support networks to develop independent living skills and ensure a smooth transition from care to independence.
- Provide practical and emotional support advice and guidance to young people preparing for leaving care and living independently.
- Assist young people in accessing education training employment housing and health services.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with statutory requirements and local policies.
- Promote safeguarding and well-being in all interactions.
Requirements
- Previous experience working with young people in a support or advisory capacity.
- Experience in multi-agency working and case management.
- Familiarity with statutory responsibilities for care leavers is advantageous.
- Good standard of education (minimum Level 3 qualification or equivalent).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to build positive relationships with young people and professionals.
- Knowledge of care leaver legislation and guidance.
- Ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively.
- Full UK driving license access to own vehicle and business insurance.
Additional Information
- Working hours: 37 hours per week
- Location: Darby House Lawn Central Telford TF3 4JA & Leavers Lounge Meeting Point House Southwater Telford TF3 4HA
- Hybrid working arrangement with office presence approximately twice a week.
- Travel across Telford and surrounding areas required.
- Enhanced DBS required
The role closes soon apply ASAP.
Required Skills:
Undertake the statutory role of Personal Adviser role for individual Care experienced young people from age 16 up to the age 21 or 25
Required Education:
Undertake the statutory role of Personal Adviser role for individual Care experienced young people from age 16 up to the age 21 or 25
3-month contract position with a local authoritySummaryThis is a 3-month contract position with a local authority focused on providing statutory support and guidance to care-experienced young people aged 1621 (or up to 25 where applicable). The role is crucial in ensuring these individuals have the ...
3-month contract position with a local authority
Summary
- This is a 3-month contract position with a local authority focused on providing statutory support and guidance to care-experienced young people aged 1621 (or up to 25 where applicable). The role is crucial in ensuring these individuals have the necessary advice resources and skills to transition successfully to independent living. As the key professional and case manager you will promote the well-being and independence of young people leaving care.
Responsibilities
- Undertake the statutory role of Personal Adviser for care-experienced young people aged 1621 (or up to 25).
- Act as the key professional and case manager for Former Relevant young people and where required for Relevant or Qualifying young people.
- Collaborate with young people and their support networks to develop independent living skills and ensure a smooth transition from care to independence.
- Provide practical and emotional support advice and guidance to young people preparing for leaving care and living independently.
- Assist young people in accessing education training employment housing and health services.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with statutory requirements and local policies.
- Promote safeguarding and well-being in all interactions.
Requirements
- Previous experience working with young people in a support or advisory capacity.
- Experience in multi-agency working and case management.
- Familiarity with statutory responsibilities for care leavers is advantageous.
- Good standard of education (minimum Level 3 qualification or equivalent).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to build positive relationships with young people and professionals.
- Knowledge of care leaver legislation and guidance.
- Ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively.
- Full UK driving license access to own vehicle and business insurance.
Additional Information
- Working hours: 37 hours per week
- Location: Darby House Lawn Central Telford TF3 4JA & Leavers Lounge Meeting Point House Southwater Telford TF3 4HA
- Hybrid working arrangement with office presence approximately twice a week.
- Travel across Telford and surrounding areas required.
- Enhanced DBS required
The role closes soon apply ASAP.
Required Skills:
Undertake the statutory role of Personal Adviser role for individual Care experienced young people from age 16 up to the age 21 or 25
Required Education:
Undertake the statutory role of Personal Adviser role for individual Care experienced young people from age 16 up to the age 21 or 25
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