Advice and Support Officer

4 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom TPP Recruitment Full time

TPP Recruitment are excited to be working with a children and young people's charity who work to improve the lives and outcomes of children in care and young care leavers by providing them a range of high-quality services and support.

The charity is looking to recruit a temporary, part-time (21 hours per week) Advice and Support Officer for 3 months to provide an exceptional advice and support service to young care leavers, focussing on accessing further and higher education.

While currently hybrid working, the role will be largely home-based with some in person attendance and meetings which is expected in the Central London office. Flexible working arrangements can also be considered. This will be over 3 days which can be discussed.

**The role**

As the Advice and Support Officer, you will provide proactive support in the day-to-day operational management and delivery of the Care Advice Line and Services, taking a positive, solution focused and creative approach. You will be responsible for the direct support of young people and practice support for staff working on the Care Advice Line.

**Essential experience required**:

- A relevant degree qualification in Social Work or youth and community work is desirable
- Detailed, up-to-date knowledge of rights and entitlements and understanding of the key issues affecting children in care and young care leavers
- Experience of successful direct work with children and young people (12-27). This may be in advice and guidance, youth work, participation, educational or similar setting
- Experience of case work, supporting vulnerable young people with various needs including mental health
- Thorough understanding of safeguarding children and vulnerable young adults

**Application process**:
Closing date: ASAP, online interviews will take place asap in January with a view to starting immediately.

**An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.



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