Personal Advisor - After Care Team - Oldham
| Job Title: | Personal Advisor - After Care Team - Oldham |
| Contract Type: | Temporary |
| Location: | North West |
| Industry: | |
| REF: | 1072306 |
| Job Published: | 6 days ago |
Job Description
Oldham
6 months initially
Monday to Friday, 08:40 - 17:00, 36 hrs/ week – Hybrid
Our client are seeking a Personal Advisor to join an After Care Team based in Oldham.
- Direct work with young people aged 16 – 25 years who are or have been looked after or accommodated by the local authority
- Assist the young people to live an independent life in their community
- Maintaining regular contact with young people
- Implement and review individual pathway plans for young people to meet assessed needs and risks
- Develop a local knowledge and understanding of resources which are available to meet the needs of the young people
- Engage with internal and external organisations as required to encourage and secure permanence in accommodation, education, employment and training and health
- Act as an advocate for the young people
- Ensure that their views and wishes are taken into account when developing Pathway Plans, promote their involvement at all times
- Develop strong, trusting working relationships
- Ensure files and records are accurately maintained
- Engage in regular team meetings and participate positively in Supervision with the Senior Practitioner or Service manager
- UK Driving Licence, access to a vehicle, business insurance
- NVQ Level 3 in a related subject such as Child Care or Health & Social Care or equivalent
- Must have recent experience of working with young people leaving care
- Must be able to evidence commitment and determination to help young people achieve their aspirations
- Experience of keeping accurate records, writing reports whilst updating and reviewing care plans
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to develop working relationships
- Enhanced Child and Adult DBS registered to the update service
Please email all CVs to Sammy Davis or call 02085149110 mobile 07570 819 831
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