Personal Advisor – Trafford Council (Hybrid Working)
I am currently representing Trafford Council who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 Months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a Rate of which is negotiable dependent upon experience.
We are looking for a Personal Advisor you will be based at:
We are currently working with Trafford Council to help recruit for a Personal Advisor
Overview
In Early Help & Children’s Social Care, we are committed to delivering the right support at the right time, first time, and in the most effective way for children and families who need support. We aim to use the least intrusive approaches possible to safely ensure children grow up in an environment where they are safe, happy, have positive and secure relationships and are able to fulfil their potential.
Your Main Priorities
Carrying out the duties of a Personal Advisor under the terms of the Children Leaving Care Act 2000
Supporting care leavers living independently in the community
Working in partnership with other agencies to ensure that young people leaving care receive the highest quality of service possible
Key duties
To provide a purposeful, professional social work service within a multi-agency team to children in need and their families, including the assessment of their needs, in accordance with statutory requirements and within the service procedures/guidelines.
Offering advice to young people who are in care where there is a Transition Plan for them to move to independent living placements and to work jointly with their Social Worker in preparing plans for their independence
Offering advice and support to young people who have left care
Maintaining regular contact with care leavers and offering direct support to young people to enable them to acquire practical living skills, and assisting them with issues of accommodation, income, health, education and training
Advocating on behalf of young people with other agencies and assisting the young person in developing their own ability to negotiate with agencies and others within their community
Assisting young people in maintaining relationships with their family and developing positive relationships with their peers and other relevant people to increase their ability to understand the nature of relationships
Ensuring that plans for young people are reviewed and updated on a regular basis and taking a lead role in implementing their Pathway Plan
Keeping up to date records and recordings in line with the Authority’s policies and procedures
Seeking the views of young people on the service offered and representing their views to the Authority
Working with other relevant teams/agencies and participating in relevant inter-agency forums
Supporting colleagues and being active and effective in the development of the team
Sharing skills, knowledge and experience with other team members in order to promote the development of self and others.
Participating fully in and contributing to regular supervision and your Personal Development and Review Plan
Assisting in cover arrangements for colleagues who are absent
Working to the requirements of The Children Act 1989 and The Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and other relevant legislation
Undertaking any other duties commensurate with the grade as directed by the Line Manager, or as a mutually agreed development opportunity
If you are looking for a new role or would like further information, please send across your up to date CV
If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.
Look forward to speaking with you