Personal Advisor - Cared for Children - Rochdale
| Job Title: | Personal Advisor - Cared for Children - Rochdale |
| Contract Type: | Temporary |
| Location: | Other Locations |
| Industry: | |
| REF: | 748722 |
| Job Published: | 3 months ago |
Job Description
Rochdale
Umbrella Pay- £18.26 per hour
3 months initially
Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 16:45, 37 hrs/week – Hybrid
Our client are seeking a Personal Advisor to join a Cared for Children Team based in Rochdale. You will be required to support and assist young people preparing to leave care and meet the responsibilities of the Local Authority for young people aged 16 and over who have entitlement under the Children Leaving Care Act.
- Work directly with the young people
- Promote independence and maximise life opportunities
- Provide practical and emotional support in all areas of their lives including mental health, life skills, education/ employment/ housing
- Undertake assessments to produce plans that respond to their needs
- Review of pathways plans until 18 years of age
- Implementation and revision of the pathway plan following their 18th to ensure they are able to reach their goals
- Undertake where necessary advocate on behalf of a care leaver to ensure their needs are met
- Keep informed and keep track of the young person’s progress
- Let them be involved in their own decision process and planning
- Ensure that young people receive appropriate financial support and help develop their financial skills
- Be fully aware of the principles of safeguarding and address any concerns
- Maintain electronic records, documents, correspondence and forms
- Develop strong working relationships
- UK Driving Licence, access to a vehicle, business insurance
- Recent experience working with care leavers/ vulnerable young people
- Knowledge of the statutory processes affecting outcomes for Cared 4 Children and Care Leavers
- Knowledge on Children Leaving Care Legislation
- Enhanced Child DBS registered onto he update service
Please email all CVs to Sammy Davis or call 02085149110 mobile 07570 819 831
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