Personal Advisor Leaving Care Team
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3 hours ago
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Job Summary
2 month contract role with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
The Personal Advisor for the Leaving Care Team (Worthing) will provide direct support to young people transitioning out of care helping them to develop independence and achieve positive outcomes.
Working within West Sussex County Council the role involves building trusted relationships offering practical advice and coordinating support packages tailored to each care leavers needs.
This temporary position requires a proactive organised individual committed to safeguarding and empowering young people.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Provide ongoing advice guidance and emotional support to care leavers aged 1625.
Complete pathway plans and assessments in line with statutory requirements.
Assist young people in developing independence skills such as budgeting housing education and employment.
Work collaboratively with social workers external agencies housing providers colleges and employers.
Maintain accurate case records reports and documentation.
Advocate on behalf of young people to ensure they access appropriate services.
Undertake regular visits meetings and reviews with care leavers.
Ensure safeguarding principles are upheld at all times.
Skills/Experience:
Experience supporting young people ideally within leavingcare youth work or social care environments.
Strong understanding of the needs and challenges faced by care leavers.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build trust and develop positive professional relationships.
Good knowledge of housing benefits education and employment pathways.
Strong organisational and timemanagement skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multiagency team.
Confident in maintaining accurate records and writing reports.
Understanding of safeguarding and relevant legislation (e.g. Children (Leaving Care) Act).
Additional Information:
Bi-Weekly Payments.
Customer: West Sussex County Council.
Location: Worthing (G9).
Hours: 37 per week (MonFri).
Dress Code: Smart Casual.
Pay: 23.92 per hour (UMB).
Required Skills:
Experience supporting young people ideally within leavingcare youth work or social care environments. Strong understanding of the needs and challenges faced by care leavers. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to build trust and develop positive professional relationships. Good knowledge of housing benefits education and employment pathways. Strong organisational and timemanagement skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multiagency team. Confident in maintaining accurate records and writing reports. Understanding of safeguarding and relevant legislation (e.g. Children (Leaving Care) Act).
