Personal Advisor

**About the Role**

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated person with a passion for achieving excellence to join the team as a Leaving Care Personal Advisor. The Onwards and Upwards team provide support to young people aged 17-25 who are looked after or leaving the care of the London Borough of Barnet

**About You**

If you thrive in a demanding, complex, professionally challenging environment and are creative in your practice to get the best out of others then we would love to hear from you.
- Proven experience of direct work with young people aged 17 - 25 in a social care setting
- Knowledge of the looked after system and the needs of young people leaving care
- Enthusiasm and commitment and the ability to engage with a wide range of young people with varying needs
- An ability to work as part of a committed, hard-working team
- An ability to produce clear written records

The post holder will be based at the team office in Barnet, but will be supporting young people across the borough, and occasionally in neighbouring authorities. An ability to transport themselves and young people safely is essential.

**What we offer**
- 30 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
- Flexible Government pension options, with contributions of over 26%
- Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
- A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
- Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Employee well
- being training programs including confidential employee assistance

**How to apply**
- Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures._