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Leaving Care Personal Advisor

Leaving Care Personal Advisor

Service Care Solutions - Social Work

Posted 18 hours ago, valid for a month

Morden, Surrey SM4 5, England

Full Time

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The London Borough of Merton is seeking a Leaving Care Personal Advisor for an initial 3-month contract at a rate of £28 umbrella per hour or £22 PAYE per hour.
The position requires a commitment of 37 hours per week with a hybrid working arrangement, including 3 days in the office.
Candidates should have previous experience as a leaving care personal advisor or a similar role, along with a relevant qualification in fields like Youth Work or Social Services.
The advisor will support young people aged 16 and above who are in care or have recently left care, helping them achieve independence and set ambitious goals.
The role involves managing a caseload, assessing needs, developing intervention plans, and advocating for young people in complex situations.

Leaving Care Personal AdvisorDuration: Initially 3 monthsHours: 37 hours per weekRate: £28 umbrella an hour (£22 PAYE an hour)Working arrangement: Hybrid working, 3 days a week in the officeThe London Borough of Merton are looking for a Leaving Care Personal Advisor to join their Preparing for Adulthood plus team.Responsibilities:

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 frameworks in collaboration with individual to robustly assess their needs and to develop corresponding tailored intervention Pathway Plans setting out clear goals and who is going to provide assistance
Identify accommodation needs and assist young people insecuring appropraite accommodation options
Proactively work as an advocate for young people, navigate complex and contentious situations securing the collaboration of other agencies and individuals

Requirements:

Previous experience as a leaving care personal advisor or similar
Relevant qualification in Connexions, Youth Work, Careers, Social Services, Teaching, Health, Youth Offending/Probation Services
Experience working with young people, including those at a risk in a variety of settings

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