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Personal Advisor (Leaving Care)

Job Description

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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