Personal Advisor Through Care Team
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Job Location:
Eastbourne - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Can you help to make a positive impact on the lives of care leavers If so this role might be right for you.
The Through Care team is a vital function within East Sussex County Council and helps care leavers by supporting them towards independence. We are looking for an experienced Personal Advisor who can work with a variety of young people who have a wide range of needs. Your skills will help them to grow. You will be working with a close-knit team who support and encourage each other.
This role has a direct impact in helping improve the lives of the young people.
Key responsibilities will include helping to provide positive opportunities for young people in employment education training or within the community; carrying out assessments of risks and needs with young people and care leavers in partnership with other agencies; and working within a multi-agency environment to coordinate comprehensive packages of support for care leavers.
We are looking for people who have:
Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people in a clear concise and accurate manner changing messages to suit different audiences.
Able to draw up detailed Assessments for care leavers and act as key worker to help address issues of need and concern and monitor progress.
Ability and experience to assess care leavers and manage risk in the community by utilising supervision and support from colleagues.
The Through care team is popular and sought after team that makes a real difference to the young people in our communities who have been in care and offers a varied and interesting workload on a daily basis.
To apply for this role please follow the Apply Now button. When submitting your CV and supporting statement please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience education or personal interests.
Please download the job description & person specification for more information.
Interviews will take place in person in Eastbourne on the 27th April. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See ourpriority status pagefor details.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Phil Smith
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on ourbenefits page.
A workforce for the community from the community.
We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. We but particularly encourage those from group that are underrepresented in our current workforce:
Black and ethnic minority backgrounds those who are disabled men and those who identify as LGBTQ. We are working towards recruiting a workforce that reflects our community because we recognise the unique skills experience and perspective that each individual brings.
I feel very supported here. Ever since I started Ive had great managers. They are always there even when youre working from home. They always push you to do their best. Were like one big family. Abbie Training Events Organiser
For a team that supports me
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Additional Information Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For fur ... View more
