Care Leavers Personal Advisors

4 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Royal Borough of Greenwich Full time

**Personal Advisor**

Are you a **_highly motivated_** and **_confident_** person **_committed_** to improving outcomes for young people preparing to leave the Council’s care? Do you have the **_experience_** and **_knowledge_** to know what works when supporting young people through the difficult transition between childhood and adulthood independence?

This is a rewarding, challenging and essential role, in our support of young people Leaving Care. As a Personal Advisor, you will carry a caseload of young people aged 16-25 years and support them through individual direct work, group-work and activity programmes, which may require some flexible working. You will assess their needs, create and review Pathway Plans and be a consistent support to them into adulthood. You will motivate them to make the very best of the resources available and encourage them to play a part in improving services. You will be part of a Leaving Care Team.

**Key Requirements**
- Knowledge of the relevant legal and regulatory frameworks relating to care leavers and the role of the Personal Advisor
- Knowledge of the areas of education, training, employment and housing in relation to young people and leaving care
- Knowledge of local procedures for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
- Good knowledge of the challenges facing young people leaving care
- Ability to engage and motivate young people from diverse backgrounds
- Ability to write succinctly and maintain accurate electronic records.

**This role requires an Enhanced DBS certificate**

**Closing Date**: 30th April 2024.

**Interview Date**:TBC

**DBS**: This role requires an Enhanced DBS. (This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act,1974).

**Advert Close**: All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated.

**Full Employment History**: A full employment history is required for this role. Please provide a full employment history, together with a satisfactory written explanation of any gaps in employment.

Organisation
- Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Reference
- REC/24/00274
- Salary Details
- £37443 - £39264
- Additional Allowances
- N/A
- Location Postcode
- SE18 6HQ
- Job Term and Hours per Week
- Permanent; 35
- Closing Date
- 30 April 2024


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