Personal Advisor

Personal Advisor

Duration: Initially 3 months
Hours: 36 hours a week
Rate: 25 umbrella an hour (20 PAYE an hour)
Location: Morden (3 days a week in the office)

Merton Council are looking for a Personal Advisor to join their Preparing for Adulthood Team. As a Personal Advisor you will:

• Provide practical help and direct support to young people and young adults using the service from age 16 and are in care or have recently left care, or who are unaccompanied asylum seeking children, to become independent and inspire them to set ambitious goals for themselves
• Manage a caseload involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action
• Use agreed assessment framework in collaboration with the individual to robustly assess their needs and develop corresponding tailored intervention Pathway Plans
• Review the Pathway Plans at no less than six monthly intervals
• Identify accommodation needs and assist young people in securing appropriate accommodation options.

Requirements

• Experience delivering high-quality services to young people, families or other vulnerable individuals
• Experience within a similar role
• Valid driving license and access to a vehicle