Personal Advisor

Bailey Finch Associates are delighted to assist our client with the role of Personal Advisor.

Main Accountabilities:

To manage and monitor a workload of cases (of Eligible, Relevant, Former Relevant and Qualifying Care Leavers) as directed and organise work activities taking into account the need to prioritise tasks and responsibilities, ensuring statutory and Service responsibilities are undertaken within timescales.

To attend the young peoples’ Care Plan Reviews prior to their 16th birthday, of young people who are in care. To help to draw up the Pathway Plans for young people and to make sure that it develops with the young person’s changing needs and that it is implemented

To stay ‘In Touch’ with young people leaving care from 16 to 25 years old and ensure that they receive the advice and support to which they are entitled.

To keep in touch with care leavers who do not choose to have face to face contact and offer regular support, and to maintain reviews of their Pathway Plans even if they choose not to attend.

To promote and maintain relationships with carers and families, wherever possible, during care and when young people leave care

Requirements:

Experience of direct work with young people and their families
Good understanding of development of young people and transitions to adulthood
Qualification in Children/Care work e.g. CQSW, NNEB, NVQ Level 3 in child or social care or youth work
Demonstrate they are working towards a professional qualification. It is desirable that any such professional qualification should be in a children’s or youth related field