Job Title:
Personal Advisor
Location:
Jensen House, Smiths Wood, B36 0DD
Working Pattern:
22.2 Hours per week, permanent
Duration of Contract:
Permanent
Salary / Wage Range (£):
21166 - 29636 Monthly Salary
Other Salary Information:
Incremental progression is subject to performance.
Closing Date:
23-Jun-2019
Interview Date:
05-Jul-2019
Job Purpose
To be the key professional providing and co-ordinating support to care leavers (relevant and former relevant) to enable them to make a successful transition to adulthood and achieve goals of pathway plan.
Main Responsibilites
* To provide advice (including practical advice) and support to care leavers.
* To participate in assessment, and preparation of the pathway plan, and re-assess and review post 18.
* To design and deliver relevant interventions and plans for Young People leaving care.
* To play key role in ensuring implementation of the pathway plan.
* To co-ordinate the provision of services and take reasonable steps so that care leavers make use of services.
* To keep informed about care leavers’ progress and wellbeing.
* To keep full, accurate and up to date records of contacts with the care leaver and services provided, including any financial support.
Experience and Skills
* Experience of working with young people and their families in a social care, educational or voluntary setting.
* Knowledge and understanding of child development and the needs of children and young people, including sound understanding of human growth and development.
* Knowledge of the range of issues that care leavers might expect to face as they make their transition to adulthood.
Qualification
NVQ3/Level 3 Diploma for children and young people or equivalent qualification.
How to Apply
To apply go to: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/57850/personal-advisor/
For more information about this post, please contact Darren Bishton on 0121 788 4283
Comments
Enhanced DBS check for regulated activity for working with Children and Adults