Personal Advisors (Leaving Care) We are working in partnership with a Local Authority based in Crewe who are looking to appoint several Personal Advisors to their Leaving Care Service.
3 month agency contract with a view to being extended on an ongoing basis.
Full Time Position.
(37 hours per week) Location - Crewe, CW1.
Rate of Pay - £15 - £18+ per hour - Negotiable depending on experience.
The purpose of this job; To act as a corporate parent for young people who are preparing to leave the care of the local authority.
To provide qualitative assessments, ongoing support, advice and guidance to promote the potential of care leavers to develop the skills necessary to live independently.
Enhance the capacity for care leavers to realise their full potential and become successful in all aspects of their lives.
Provide a targeted, outcome focused service to young people who are legally defined as care leavers therefore entitled to this provision.
Accountabilities / Responsibilities; Build and sustain relationships with young people who are preparing to leave care to ensure their views are taking into account and that practice is centred on meeting their needs.
Participate in assessment, preparation and review of care leavers' pathway plans to equip them with the emotional, social and financial skills required for successful independent living.
Co-ordinate the provision of services and take reasonable steps so that care leavers make use of these services.
Maintain effective communication with partner agencies and other professionals in the development of services and to keep informed about care leavers' progress and well-being.
Keep full, accurate and up-to-date records of contact with the care leaver and services provided using the Council's electronic recording system.
Provide a rapid and flexible response to supporting in crisis; which may include out of normal office hours and occasional weekend working.
Promote the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy in the delivery of services and treatment of others by maintaining a caring ethos that takes account of young people's race, culture, disability, gender and sexuality.
Work towards local and national good practice guidance and respond to local and national strategic and operational agendas in the development and delivery of the service.
Job Requirements; Local Authority / Public Sector experience.
Relevant qualification to NVQ3 level or equivalent.
Leaving Care Support Experience.
If you are interested in this role and would like to apply, please send a copy of your most recent CV to dm @spencerclarkegroup.co.uk and contact Dane on 01772 954 200 as soon as possible.