Personal Advisor – Children and Families
1x Mansfield, 1x Ollerton (support children and young people across Nottinghamshire as well as some who live out of county area)
Umbrella Pay- £18.25 per hour
10/11/2024 – 3 months initially
Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5pm, 37 hrs/week – Hybrid
Direct work with care leavers from the age of 16, managing a caseload
Ensure young people are prepared for adulthood transitions
Contribute to the assessment process and implementation of Pathway Planning
Review the needs of care leavers to ensure that plans and services reflect current needs and risks
Coordinate how services are provided for the young person
Stay in regular contact with the young people, noting their progress and wellbeing
Deliver positive outcomes by offering direct support, advice, guidance, practical help and emotional support
Support with housing issues, managing money, health and life skills
Identify situations that require the input of a qualified worker and to seek advice and guidance when needed
Work with a range of partner organisations to assess, plan and intervene with vulnerable young people
Ensure the views of the service users and their families are taken into account
Immediately raise any concerns with may have
Develop strong, trusting working relationships
Be a proactive and positive member of the team
Participate in individual supervision with the line manager, as well as undertaking appropriate training and developmental opportunities
Keep and maintain up to date records
Attend meetings, reviews and conferences where necessary Requirements
UK Driving Licence, access to a vehicle, business insurance
Recent experience working directly with Young People leaving care
Knowledge of the statutory functions of the local authority in relation to care leavers and
Ability to organise, prepare and run support groups
Ability to work pro-actively in the attainment of good outcomes for children in care and care leavers
Good written and verbal communication skills
Enhanced Child DBS registered onto the update service Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services in an equal opportunities employer.
Please email all CVs to Sammy Davis or call (phone number removed) mobile (phone number removed)