Personal Advisor

We are working closely alongside with a local authority in Knowsley to assist with the appointment of a Personal Advisor on a 3-months contract highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: 17.45 - 22.98 per hour

Summary:

As a Personal Advisor within the Care Leavers Team your primary mission is to empower young people transitioning from local authority care to independent living. You will act as a dedicated mentor and advocate helping young people navigate the complexities of adulthoodincluding housing education finance and health. By adopting a young person-centered approach you will ensure that every individual under your care has the tools and support necessary to realize their full potential and achieve a successful stable independence.

Responsibilities:

• Co-produce and update comprehensive Pathway Plans in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000.
• Assist young people in securing stable accommodation and maximizing their income through state benefits and budgeting support.
• Ensure access to primary healthcare mental health support and advice regarding substance misuse and sexual health.
• Act as a bridge between the young person and external agencies (utility companies health providers DWP).

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 in a relevant field (e.g. Social Care Youth Work or Advice & Guidance)

Essentials:

• Substantial experience working with vulnerable young people or care leavers
• Experience in multi-agency working (Health Housing Education DWP)
• Knowledge of the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and relevant safeguarding legislation
• Understanding of the challenges faced by care leavers (e.g. trauma homelessness)

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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