Adecco are supporting a London Borough Council team in a service role as a Leaving Care Personal Advisor

Summary:

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people in care? Our client, a London Borough Council, is seeking a Leaving Care Personal Advisor to join their dynamic team. As a Personal Advisor, you will provide support, guidance, and practical assistance to young people transitioning from care to independent living. This is a temporary position offering an excellent hourly rate of £19 to £24.64.

Industry: Youth Justice and Young People's Services

Skills: Children Act 1989, looked-after and young people leaving care, education provisions, benefits and grants for care leavers, Asylum Seeking and Unaccompanied children, accommodation issues faced by care leavers, welfare housing benefits, supported housing and permanent accommodation

Contract Type: Temporary, Full-time, 35 hours per week

Hourly Rate From: £19 p/h PAYE - £24.64 p/h Umbrella

Based near Canary Wharf, conveniently located just 6 minutes walk from a station. Visitor parking is available nearby with a walking distance of only 2 minutes.

Enhanced DBS will need to be processed or valid on the update service.

As a Leaving Care Personal Advisor, your main purpose will be to provide support services to young people transitioning from care via the Pathway Assessment and Planning Process. This will include addressing areas such as education, training, employment, accommodation, health, personal support, family and social relationships, practical skills, and financial assistance.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Manage a caseload, developing, monitoring, and reviewing Pathway Plans in collaboration with service users
Respond to requests for support and assistance, conducting assessments as required
Collaborate with young people, carers, social workers, and other professionals to complete Pathway Assessments
Ensure Pathway Assessments and Plans consider individual strengths, areas for development, and action plans for independence
Liaise with specialists and agencies, enabling their involvement in the assessment process
Assist users and carers in accessing translation, interpretation, or advocacy services
Assess social care and accommodation needs in partnership with health and care agencies, considering individual preferences
Plan and offer advice and support in areas such as health, education, training, employment, accommodation, financial assistance, youth justice intervention, personal support, family and social relationships, and practical skills
Conduct regular reviews of Pathway Plans to ensure they meet identified needs
Maintain accurate case records and fulfil statutory duties
Operate within budgetary limits and identify gaps in services
Take part in office duty arrangements and provide emergency cover as required
Maintain ongoing professional development through training and learning opportunities
Take lead responsibility in agreed areas of practisePerson Specification:

Knowledge:

Familiarity with child care legislation, including the Children Act 1989 and associated guidelines and regulations
Understanding of the local authority's responsibilities towards children in care and young people leaving care
Knowledge of education provisions, benefits and grants for care leavers, and relevant issues for Asylum Seeking and Unaccompanied children
Understanding of accommodation issues faced by care leavers, welfare housing benefits, supported housing, and permanent accommodation
Awareness of user involvement in service design and delivery
Understanding of the challenges faced by young people transitioning to independenceQualifications & Experience:

Experience conducting high-quality Pathway Assessments and related processes for looked-after children and young people
Direct work experience with children in care and leaving care
Experience working with young people who have experienced social exclusionLeadership and Management Framework:

Ability to assess, plan, monitor, and evaluate own work within supervision
Skills and expertise in specific areas of the service, such as supported housing and welfare benefits
Ability to organise workload and prioritise tasks
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Commitment to working with young people and assisting them in achieving their potentialOther:

Willingness to work outside of usual office hours, including evenings and weekends
Enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement

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