Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a Local Authority, who are looking to recruit an experienced Personal Advisor - Leaving Care to join their team based in South London
JOB DETAILS
PAY RATE: £24 - £27 per hour
WORK TYPE: Temporary
WORK PATTERN: Full Time
LOCATION: South London
JOB SUMMARY
The Personal Adviser is responsible to deliver the range of legal duties outlined in the Children Act 1989 to young people aged 16 to 25 who have been looked after by the council. To hold a caseload of young people and advise, assist and support them to achieve positive outcomes as outlined in their Pathway Plan, ensuring the council remains in contact with them and enables them to make a positive transition to independence and adulthood.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The duties and responsibilities of the role will include:
Making day-to-day decisions that support the implementation of the Pathway Plan, and making recommendations to managers or other bodies for more complex issues, or where resource is required e.g. Housing Panel
Escalation of issues of risk or harm and involving other agencies in supporting young people
Day to day decisions on how to deliver work to young people in a timely way to meet their needs and statutory deadlines, including prioritisation and re-prioritisation of work
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies:
Previous experience in same if not similar role
Knowledge of relevant legislation, research, practice models and policy developments
Knowledge of different methods of providing effective support preferably within a social care setting
Relevant qualification in working with children young people or young adults
Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.
HOW TO APPLY
Hit the APPLY button or contact Ellie Hibbard at Tempting Recruitment NOW on (phone number removed)