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Leaving Care Personal Advisor

Service Care Solutions - Social Work
Posted a day ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Oldham, Lancashire OL4 3JA, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Service Care Solutions is seeking a Leaving Care Personal Advisor for Oldham Council, offering a salary of £25,000 to £30,000 per year.
  • The position requires a commitment of 37 hours per week and candidates should have proven experience working with young people, ideally in a post-16 or leaving care setting.
  • Key responsibilities include pathway planning, advocacy and support, relationship building, case management, and contributing to team efforts.
  • Candidates must hold an NVQ Level III in Child Care, Health & Social Care, or an equivalent qualification, and possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Flexibility to travel and work outside regular hours is necessary, and applicants can apply by sending their CV to John.

Job Description

Service Care Solutions has a new and exciting opportunity which has become available working as a Leaving Care Personal Advisor with Oldham Council.

Oldham Council are currently looking for someone who is happy to work 37 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Pathway Planning: Work closely with young people to create and review personalized Pathway Plans, ensuring their voices are heard.
  • Advocacy and Support: Act as an advocate for care leavers, promoting equality of opportunity, and supporting them in housing, education, employment, and health.
  • Relationship Building: Develop strong, trusting relationships with young people, and engage with partners and external organizations to foster independence and positive outcomes.
  • Case Management: Manage a varied caseload, maintaining accurate records and working collaboratively to deliver high-quality support.
  • Team Contribution: Support colleagues, participate in team meetings, and help develop services for care leavers.

What You'll Need:

  • Qualifications: NVQ Level III in Child Care, Health & Social Care, or equivalent.
  • Experience: Proven experience working with young people, ideally in a post-16 or leaving care setting.
  • Skills: Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and adapt to diverse needs.
  • Knowledge: Strong understanding of relevant legislation (e.g., Children's Act 1989 and 2000, Leaving Care Act).
  • Flexibility: Willingness to travel and occasionally work outside regular office hours.

APPLY NOW - Send your CV to John…

Why Service Care Solutions?

  • A Dedicated consultant specific to your area of work with up to date knowledge on markets and new positions.
  • We operate nationwide working with both public and private domains.
  • All Compliance paid for including DBS and Social Work registration.
  • We operate 3 payrolls per week
  • Bring your Job to us bonus of £250
  • Refer a friend Bonus of £250

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.