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Job Summary:
To work with young people aged 16 years - 25 years who are or have been looked after or accommodated by the Local Authority in order to plan their transition to adulthood and assist them to live an independent life in their community. Must have experience of working as a Personal Adviser on a Leaving Care Team.
Key Responsibilities:
•To carry out the statutory responsibilities and duties for looked after children in line with the Children Act 1989, Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and related regulations.
•To manage a caseload and keep accurate case records of work with young people and undertake statutory recordings.
•To contribute to Pathway Plan Assessment and provide ongoing assessment with young people to inform Pathway Planning.
•To undertake assessments of young people resuming or wishing to resume education/ training or presenting with other support needs post 21 years.
•To provide practical advice, assistance and support to young people.
•To identify packages of support for young people living in the community and supervise and monitor the delivery of tasks in accordance with the pathway plan to meet young person’s needs.
•To prepare and deliver Pathway plans with young people
