Leaving Care Personal Advisor

Personal Advisor

12 Month FTC Contract to Cover Maternity

Job Description

Brent Council are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Personal Advisor to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support, advice, and assistance to young people leaving care, including those who are or were Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC). The Personal Advisor will work closely with up to 25 young people to enable them to reach their potential and make a smooth transition into adulthood. This includes supporting young people aged 18-25 with education, training and work opportunities, physical and mental health, and accommodation.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Personal Advisor for up to 25 young people leaving care
• Provide individual personal support and advocacy to young people based on their individual needs and goals as outlined in their pathway plan
• Support a complex young people workload, which includes young people referred through YOS, Probation as well as Looked After Children Teams

Requirements

• Qualification in Certificate in Youth Work Practice, childcare e.g. NNEB, NVQ Level 3, Access to Social Care NVQ Level with evidence of competencies of English and Maths. Or educated to A Level standard with English and Maths GCSE or equivalent
• Significant experience of direct with young people who have experienced multiple disadvantages
• Experience of working with children and families in a statutory or voluntary agency including those with special needs
• The ability to write reports (e.g. Pathway Plans inclusive of Needs Assessments), maintain up to date paper and computer records and attend any meetings in relation to young people to whom you are providing or have provided a service
• Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to the needs of care leavers, children, their families or carers and normal child/adolescent development

Apply Now

If you are a highly motivated and experienced Personal Advisor looking for a new challenge, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career.

Please note that this is a 12 Month FTC contract to cover maternity.