We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Enfield to assist with the appointment of a Personal Advisor - Leaving Care Service, on a 2-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £18.95 - £23.39 per hour

Summary:

The Personal Advisor plays a vital role in supporting young people leaving care, helping them transition to independent adulthood. This includes providing statutory casework to a caseload of up to 27 young people, developing and implementing pathway plans, coordinating multi-agency support, and promoting each individual's welfare, education, housing, and well-being. The role is dynamic, involving both direct work and strategic case management in a highly collaborative and supportive environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of care leavers aged 1624, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met in line with relevant legislation.
  
• Develop and implement personalized pathway plans addressing individual needs, risks, and aspirations.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous electronic case records.
• Undertake direct support work with young people in a variety of settings, including homes and community spaces.
• Provide emotional and practical support, including guidance on housing, health, education, training, and employment.

Qualifications:

• Evidence of continued professional development relevant to work with young people (equivalent to NVQ Level 3 or above).

Experience:

• Significant experience working with vulnerable young people with a variety of complex needs.
• Experience in maintaining accurate and timely electronic records.
• Direct experience supporting young people in community settings, with a focus on independence and resilience.

Please Note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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