Leaving Care Personal Advisor

Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Personal Advisor to work with our Local Authority client in the Stockport area. This is a temporary assignment working 37 hours per week (Mon – Fri).

Main Duties:

• To manage a caseload and keep accurate case records of work with young people and undertake statutory recordings
• To contribute to Pathway Plan Assessment and provide ongoing assessment with young  people to inform Pathway Planning
• To undertake assessments of young people resuming or wishing to resume education/training or presenting with other support needs post 21 years
• To identify packages of support for young people living in the community and supervise and monitor the delivery of tasks in accordance with the pathway plan to meet young person’s needs
• To develop and maintain relationships with young people who are or have been looked after and promote regular contact and provide keeping in touch visits.
• To prepare reports and present at 16+ multi-agency accommodation panel, Child protection conferences, planning meetings, multi-agency adults at risk (MAARS) panel and court as required
• To empower young people and act an advocate promoting young people’s independence
• To work in partnership and liaise with a range of agencies including; Early Help & Prevention Service, Education and Careers Advice Service, Police, YOS, Health, Housing, Higher/Further Education providers and others as appropriate
• To ensure that young people receive appropriate financial support and assist in developing their financial management skills

Essential Criteria:

• Experience of working with care leavers, or relevant experience working with young people
• Knowledge of Leaving Care legislation and guidance
• Good assessment and recording skills
• Understanding of a range of issues related to care leavers/young people
• Knowledge of child and adult development
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills, with the ability to effectively prioritise deadlines
• NVQ Level 3 in childcare or other relevant professional qualification

If your skills match the above criteria, please apply with your updated CV.

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