Personal Advisor

As a Personal Advisor, you will be the primary point of contact ensuring care leavers receive the right level of support. Your role will focus on ensuring a smooth transition into adulthood, understanding and addressing the often complex needs of a care leaver. You will be responsible for ensuring adherence to the relevant legislation, guidance, and regulations within the Children s Act 1989. A passion for supporting and believing in our care leavers is essential, with flexibility in approach being paramount.

Tasks

Role Specific Duties and Accountabilities:

• Fulfil requirements of the Children s Act 1989 and other relevant legislation concerning children leaving care.
• Act as a Personal Advisor, providing support, advice, and assistance to young people aged 16-25, including Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking young people.
• Engage young people in statutory assessments and preparation of pathway plans.
• Ensure young people are prepared for adulthood by improving their life skills.
• Empower young care leavers, guiding them to solve their problems.
• Have in-depth knowledge of education, training, employment, financial entitlements, and housing.
• Provide young people with practical advice on safety, including sexual health and relationships.
• Support young people in securing appropriate accommodation.
• Liaise with services like Youth Justice, Probation, Drug and Alcohol Teams, & Mental Health Services.
• Understand and provide financial management advice.
• Be responsible for young people s personal budgets and adhere to financial regulations.
• Hold and be accountable for an allocated caseload.
• Keep detailed and up-to-date records of contacts with young people.
• Safeguard the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults.
• Maintain awareness of current legislative requirements and participate in relevant training.

Corporate Duties and Accountabilities:

• Comply with and promote the Council s Health, Wellbeing, and Safety policies.
• Promote the Council s employment policies, especially concerning diversity, equality, and community involvement.
• Ensure services align with the Council strategy, vision, aims, and objectives.

Requirements

Essential Behaviours, Abilities, and Knowledge:

• Professionalism, Leadership, Accountability, Transparency, and Ethical behaviours.
• Ability to listen without judgment, communicate effectively, think analytically, and work flexibly.
• Knowledge of child care legislation and procedures, needs of care leavers, and child development.
• Experience working with young people, assessing risks, and understanding the needs of care leavers.
• Relevant professional qualification in health, education, housing, or social care NVQ level 3 or equivalent.

Other Essential Requirements:

• Awareness of and commitment to equality of opportunity and confidentiality.
• Knowledge and commitment relating to my client s Customer Care Values.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Join my client's team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of young care leavers. My client is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.

The closing date for applications is 10am on the 30th Oct.

This is a 12wk position, Office base TLC Hub , Brineton Street ,Walsall, WS2 9EP. Community work and WFH