Personal Advisor 14 plus

Rhondda Cynon Taf - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 21 - 21

Experience Required: 1-3years

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

9 months contract (with a possibility of extension) with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council is seeking a Personal Advisor (14) to provide short-term maternity cover within Community Services.

The role supports young people aged 14 who are looked after preparing to leave care or have left care helping them transition successfully into adulthood.

The postholder will deliver advice guidance and practical support acting as a key point of contact and advocate for young people.

This is a full-time agency role (37 hours per week) inside IR35 requiring flexible and mobile working.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Act as Personal Advisor for young people aged 14 working alongside social workers and partner agencies.

Complete review and update Pathway Plans ensuring they are person-centred outcomes-focused and reviewed at least every six months post-18.

Support young people to live in suitable accommodation and reduce the risk of homelessness or social isolation.

Assess and support young peoples education training and employment (ETE) aspirations and progress.

Provide advice and practical support on independent living skills budgeting and maximising income.

Assess financial needs and arrange payments in line with Rhondda Cynon Taf 14 policies and procedures.

Distribute emergency miscellaneous birthday and festivity allowances in accordance with local policy.

Maintain regular contact with young people and agree appropriate levels of engagement and support.

Advocate on behalf of young people and ensure their views influence planning and service delivery.

Maintain accurate statutory and administrative records using council IT systems.

Work in accordance with Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 and Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000.

Develop and maintain effective links with accommodation providers voluntary organisations and partner agencies.

Skills/Experience:

Experience working with looked after children care leavers or vulnerable young people aged 14.

Strong understanding of leaving care legislation and guidance including pathway planning.

Ability to assess needs and agree outcomes across housing education employment training health and finances.

Excellent communication advocacy and relationship-building skills.

Experience delivering practical needs-led support in a sensitive and person-centred way.

Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a caseload.

Confident using IT systems to maintain accurate records.

Willingness to work flexibly and in a mobile service.

Enhanced DBS (Children and Adults) required.

Additional Information:

Enhanced DBS (Children and Adults) required.

Client: Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council.

Hours: 37 per week (08:3017:00).

Required Skills:

Experience working with looked after children care leavers or vulnerable young people aged 14. Strong understanding of leaving care legislation and guidance including pathway planning. Ability to assess needs and agree outcomes across housing education employment training health and finances. Excellent communication advocacy and relationship-building skills. Experience delivering practical needs-led support in a sensitive and person-centred way. Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a caseload. Confident using IT systems to maintain accurate records. Willingness to work flexibly and in a mobile service. Enhanced DBS (Children and Adults) required.

9 months contract (with a possibility of extension) with a Local Authority Job Summary: Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council is seeking a Personal Advisor (14) to provide short-term maternity cover within Community Services. The role supports young people aged 14 who are looked after preparing t...