Leaving Care Personal Advisor

14 hours ago

Canary Wharf, Greater London, United Kingdom Adecco Full time
Job Title: Leaving Care Personal Advisor

Adecco is supporting a London Borough Council team in a service role as a Leaving Care Personal Advisor.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to provide support, guidance, and practical assistance to young people transitioning from care to independent living.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage a caseload, developing, monitoring, and reviewing Pathway Plans in collaboration with service users
  • Respond to requests for support and assistance, conducting assessments as required
  • Collaborate with young people, carers, social workers, and other professionals to complete Pathway Assessments
  • Ensure Pathway Assessments and Plans consider individual strengths, areas for development, and action plans for independence
  • Liaise with specialists and agencies, enabling their involvement in the assessment process
  • Assist users and carers in accessing translation, interpretation, or advocacy services
  • Assess social care and accommodation needs in partnership with health and care agencies, considering individual preferences
  • Plan and offer advice and support in areas such as health, education, training, employment, accommodation, financial assistance, youth justice intervention, personal support, family and social relationships, and practical skills
  • Conduct regular reviews of Pathway Plans to ensure they meet identified needs
  • Maintain accurate case records and fulfill statutory duties
  • Operate within budgetary limits and identify gaps in services
  • Take part in office duty arrangements and provide emergency cover as required
  • Maintain ongoing professional development through training and learning opportunities
  • Take lead responsibility in agreed areas of practice
Requirements:
  • Familiarity with child care legislation, including the Children Act 1989 and associated guidelines and regulations
  • Understanding of the local authority's responsibilities towards children in care and young people leaving care
  • Knowledge of education provisions, benefits and grants for care leavers, and relevant issues for Asylum Seeking and Unaccompanied children
  • Understanding of accommodation issues faced by care leavers, welfare housing benefits, supported housing, and permanent accommodation
  • Awareness of user involvement in service design and delivery
  • Understanding of the challenges faced by young people transitioning to independence
Qualifications and Experience:
  • Experience conducting high-quality Pathway Assessments and related processes for looked-after children and young people
  • Direct work experience with children in care and leaving care
  • Experience working with young people who have experienced social exclusion
Working with Adecco:

Adecco is a disability-confident employer and is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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