Personal Advisor - Care Leavers

Seven Resourcing are currently seeking a Personal Advisor to work within the Care Leavers team for Nottingham City Council. This is a full time hybrid position, and we are paying £24.67 per hour for this role. 

The role:

To work as a Personal Advisor for young people who are in care and care leavers. To contribute to the assessment process and implementation of Pathway Planning for Children in Care and Care Leavers by offering direct support, advice, guidance and practical help. Post holders will carry case-holding responsibility as appropriate and support Children in Care and Care Leavers within and outside of the City Boundary.

Key Responsibilities:

• To deliver positive outcomes for children in care and care leavers by providing advice (including practical advice) and support.
• To ensure delivery of appropriate services through participation in assessment and preparation of pathway plans.
• To participate in the review of the pathway plan.
• To support the implementation of the pathway plan and ensure young people are prepared for adulthood transitions.
• To coordinate how services are provided for the young person.
• To keep informed about care leavers' progress and wellbeing.
• To keep full, accurate and up to date records of contacts with the care leaver and services provided in accordance with Departmental policy and procedures.
• To promote the involvement of young people in planning and decision making.
• To maintain a caseload as directed and supervised by the Line Manager.
• To identify situations that require the input of a qualified worker and to seek advice and guidance when needed, in particular responding promptly to incidents that may have safeguarding implications.

Applicant Requirements:

• Qualifications: GCSEs A-C or equivalent including at least English and Maths.
  

  Educated to A Level standard or equivalent experience

• Experience: 2+ years working within a similar role. 
• Compliance: Current Standard DBS check. 
• Travel: Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently.
• Hours: 37 hours p/w.

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