Personal Advisor (Leaving Care)

Job Description

Service Care Solutions has a new and exciting opportunity which has become available working as a Leaving Care Personal Advisor for Rochdale Council.

This company is seeking a Personal Advisor to join their Cared For Children - Step Ahead Service in Rochdale.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing advice, support and guidance to young people preparing to leave care.

The Personal Advisor will play a key role in supporting young people with their transition to adulthood, establishing and maintaining positive relationships with them to ensure they have positive outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Meet the responsibilities of the Local Authority for young people 16 years and over who have entitlement under the Children Leaving Care Act (2000)


• Deliver high quality support for young people, managing existing and future risks through Pathway Plan assessments


• Create plans which ensure the individual needs and strengths of young people are appropriately considered


• Assist young people to engage with support services provided by both statutory and voluntary agencies


• Provide advice and expertise to promote the service and represent the rights and needs of young people

Requirements

• Experience working with care experienced young people


• Knowledge of the Children Leaving Care Act (2000)


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work proactively with appropriate partner agencies to assess the individual's needs


• Enhanced DBS including a barred list check against the child workforce

APPLY NOW - Send your CV to John… John.deane@servicecare.org.uk

Why Service Care Solutions?

• A Dedicated consultant specific to your area of work with up to date knowledge on markets and new positions.


• We operate nationwide working with both public and private domains.


• All Compliance paid for including DBS and Social Work registration.


• We operate 3 payrolls per week


• Bring your Job to us bonus of £250


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