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We are recruiting an experienced Leaving Care Personal Advisor / Young Person s Advisor to join the Independent Futures Service in Islington, London. This temporary social care job involves supporting care-experienced young people and care leavers aged as they transition to independent adulthood. You will deliver person-centred, statutory leaving care support using motivational, strengths-based and trauma-informed practice to improve safety, stability and long-term outcomes.

• Manage a caseload of care-experienced young people and care leavers aged .
• Complete high-quality, young person-centred pathway plans and transition plans.
• Provide practical and emotional support for independent living, suitable accommodation, education, training and employment.
• Build purposeful relationships with young people, families, carers and support networks.
• Complete risk assessments and maintain a strong focus on safeguarding young people.
• Work with multi-agency partners across children s services, housing, health, CAMHS, education and employment support.
• Advocate for care leavers and ensure their voices shape decisions and service delivery.
• Support placement stability, permanency and successful transitions to adulthood.
• Maintain accurate, timely case records and statutory documentation.

• Experience as a Leaving Care Personal Advisor, Young Person s Advisor, Personal Adviser, social care practitioner or children s services professional.
• Experience supporting children in care, looked-after children, care-experienced young people, care leavers and families.
• Knowledge of leaving care services, pathway planning, safeguarding, relevant legislation, statutory guidance and national standards.
• Strong assessment, risk analysis, caseload management and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, advocacy and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong organisation, IT, case-recording and report-writing skills.
• A commitment to anti-racist, anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice.
• An interest in, or experience of, trauma-informed practice, strengths-based practice and Motivational Interviewing.

You will join a stable, supportive multidisciplinary team of managers, Social Workers, Young Person s Advisors, CAMHS professionals and specialist practitioners. The service offers regular supervision, access to clinicians and training in Motivational Interviewing and trauma-informed practice.

The first four weeks are office-based. After induction, the role offers up to two working-from-home days per week, subject to service needs. Duty week takes place approximately every seven weeks, and some flexibility outside standard hours may be required.

If you are searching for a Leaving Care Personal Advisor job, Young Person s Advisor role, care leaver support position or temporary social care job in Islington or North London, apply today with your up-to-date CV.

DBHRSolutions is acting as the employment agency for this vacancy. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Care leaver - Personal Advisor

Pay: 23.00 per hour (umbrella)

Job description:

Hampshire County Council are recruiting a Care Leaver - Personal Advisor

Rate - 23 per hour

Contract: Initial 3 months with potential extension

Location: County wide visits

Hampshire County Council's Care Leavers' teams are committed to improving outcomes for young people when they leave our care. As corporate parents, we want our young people to grow into confident adults and support them in making the transition into adulthood and independent living; we know that success will look different for everyone.

Working with young people aged 16-25 in their transition to adulthood and independent living, you will have considerable experience of working with young people, and of liaison with other agencies in putting together support plans. You will demonstrate the ability to build relationships with young people, face difficult issues and deal with them sensitively, and to be a team player.

Please note that travel is required as part of your role, as you will need to visit our young people at their home address to ensure they are managing with their transition into adulthood and independent living. .

Role Responsibilities:

• Work with Care Leavers (18+).
• Additional Personal Adviser support for 16-18 year olds.
• Assessment of needs and Pathway Plans for care leavers.
• Supporting young people with specific issues, signposting to specific agencies, as required.
• Contribute to the prioritising of areas of work.
• Supporting Team Manager and Senior Practitioner to develop and deliver the service plan.
• Working as part of a team and utilising resources to ensure that an effective and efficient service is provided to care leavers and their communities within the team area.
• Working in partnership with other agencies and across departments and liaising with parents and carers to support care leavers.
• Delivering services that accommodate diversity and reflect best practice in equalities.
• Complying with appropriate policies, codes of practice and legislation, ensuring safety of self and others.
• Visiting care leavers and maintaining contact with them, as per their needs.
• Ensuring that care leavers have been advised of their rights as per the local offer.

You will need:

• Experience of working with young people.
• Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating work with young people.
• Experience of successfully co-operating and liaising with other agencies.
• Housing knowledge preferable.

We will provide you with:

• Annual leave of 25 days per annum
• A hybrid tablet device, so you can work more effectively and flexibly.
• Access to permanent vacancies as they are released.
• Flexible working options to fit around today's lifestyle
• 23 per hour (umbrella rate)
• 37 hours a week

Must be able to drive and have business insurance

About Us

Connect2Hampshire is a managed service agency owned by Hampshire County Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

4Recruitment Services are seeking to recruit a Personal Advisor (Leaving Care Services) for our client based in Wakfield.

The Leaving Care Service provides a statutory service to young people aged between 16-25 years who have been, or are Looked After by the local authority.

The Leaving Care Team is committed to ensuring young people:

• Prepared and supported to live independently
• Have improved access to education, employment and training
• Experience stability in their lives, and feel safe and secure
• Receive improved access to health support
• Achieve financial stability

The Personal Advisor will play a key role in supporting young people with their transition to adulthood and assist them to live an independent life in their community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• 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 promoting young people s full engagement 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 work with young people to promote welfare and ensure that their views and wishes are considered when undertaking assessments, developing Pathway Plans and reviews.
• To work in a flexible manner to provide advice, practical assistance and support to young people to enable successful transitions.
• To coordinate the provision of services and to take reasonable steps to ensure that the young person makes use of such services
• 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 ensure that young people receive appropriate financial support and work with young people to develop their financial management skills with a view to them becoming responsible for their own budget.
• To advise and practically support young people to gain access to appropriate accommodation
• To work in partnership with a range of agencies to ensure young people receive an integrated, holistic response to meet their needs.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Substantial experience of working and engaging with young people.
• Experience of working with a variety of different agencies and social care professionals and working in a multi-racial/multi-cultural community.
• Experience of dealing effectively with sensitive and confidential matters, pressure and conflict.
• An understanding of relevant legislation and statutory guidance including Working Together 2014, MSCB Safeguarding Procedures, Domestic Abuse awareness, Children Act 2004, Children and Families Act 2014
• An in-depth understanding of the statutory responsibilities and duties for looked after children in line with the Children Act 1989, Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000, and related regulations.
• Ability to formulate plans for intervention and service provision for young people.
• The role holder must hold a full driving license and have access to a vehicle on a daily basis.
• Enhanced DBS check

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact our Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

4Recruitment Services are seeking a Personal Advisor Leaving Care Team in Peterborough.

Purpose of the role:

• To build positive and productive relationships with care-experienced young people to support them through their transition to adulthood and greater independence.
• To support young people to navigate complex individual situations, through assessment, planning, intervention, and the co-ordination of services in accordance with national Children and Care Leavers legislation, regulations, guidance and local policies and procedures.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• To work collaboratively with a range of partner organisations to assess, plan and support care leavers and their families.
• To manage a caseload of individual young people in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and relevant legislation, guidance and regulations.
• To attend and contribute to reviews and participate in meetings, wherever a young person is living
• To assess need and deliver support and programmes of intervention to a diverse group of young people leaving care in line with Departmental standards
• To assess financial needs of care leavers and assist them in planning their individual budgets for accommodation and maintenance.
• To undertake visits, complete assessments and reviews, maintain records in accordance with policy and procedures
• To be responsible for planning and recording Pathway Planning meeting where required.
• To visit young people at home and other external venues in accordance with standards, policy and procedures

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience working with vulnerable young people aged
• Relevant qualification NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Knowledge and understanding of human growth and development and the particular issues relating to young people living in care
• Relevant legislation, guidance including Children Act 1989,2004, Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 Regulations and Guidance.
• Ability to manage and develop effective strategies when working with young people presenting challenging behaviour.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a range of people including young people and their families, service providers, colleagues and managers.
• Enhanced DBS

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies , please contact our Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Adult Social Care Brokerage Officer

Location: Nottinghamshire
Contract: Interim / Temporary

We are recruiting an experienced Adult Social Care Brokerage Officer.

The role will involve sourcing, negotiating and arranging care packages and residential/nursing placements that meet assessed needs, individual preferences, budget and quality requirements.

• Broker personalised care packages and placements for adults.
• Source residential, nursing and community-based care.
• Negotiate with providers to secure suitable and cost-effective packages.
• Liaise with Social Workers, individuals, families and care providers.
• Support timely hospital discharges, including weekends where required.
• Maintain strong provider relationships and monitor availability.
• Ensure packages are arranged within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Maintain accurate records using Mosaic and other IT systems.
• Apply safeguarding principles and escalate concerns appropriately.

• Previous experience in Adult Social Care Brokerage, Commissioning, Placements or Purchasing.
• Knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding and CQC.
• Strong negotiation, financial and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Good IT skills, including Excel and ideally Mosaic.
• Ability to manage a busy workload and work independently.

Interested? Apply now with your CV or contact our recruitment team for more information.

4Recruitment Services are seeking a Personal Advisor Leaving Care to join a Leaving Care Team in Barnsley.

The role of the Personal Advisor is to support Children Looked After and Care Leavers in their transition to adulthood. You will work with young people aged 16-25 providing support in various areas including physical and emotional health, education, employment and training, independence skills, housing and finances. You will be responsible for working with young people in completing their pathway plan.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• To work collaboratively with a range of partner organisations to assess, plan and support care leavers and their families.
• To manage a caseload of individual young people in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and relevant legislation, guidance and regulations.
• To attend and contribute to reviews and participate in meetings, wherever a young person is living
• To assess need and deliver support and programmes of intervention to a diverse group of young people leaving care in line with Departmental standards
• To assess financial needs of care leavers and assist them in planning their individual budgets for accommodation and maintenance.
• To undertake visits, complete assessments and reviews, maintain records in accordance with policy and procedures
• To be responsible for planning and recording Pathway Planning meeting where required.
• To visit young people at home and other external venues in accordance with standards, policy and procedures

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience working with vulnerable young people aged
• Relevant qualification NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Knowledge and understanding of human growth and development and the particular issues relating to young people living in care
• Relevant legislation, guidance including Children Act 1989,2004, Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 Regulations and Guidance.
• Ability to manage and develop effective strategies when working with young people presenting challenging behaviour.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a range of people including young people and their families, service providers, colleagues and managers.
• Enhanced DBS

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies , please contact our Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

4Recruitment Services are seeking a Personal Advisor Leaving Care to join a Leaving Care Team in Bury, Greater Manchester.

The role of the Personal Advisor is to support Children Looked After and Care Leavers in their transition to adulthood. You will work with young people aged 16-25 providing support in various areas including physical and emotional health, education, employment and training, independence skills, housing and finances. You will be responsible for working with young people in completing their pathway plan.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• To work collaboratively with a range of partner organisations to assess, plan and support care leavers and their families.
• To manage a caseload of individual young people in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and relevant legislation, guidance and regulations.
• To attend and contribute to reviews and participate in meetings, wherever a young person is living
• To assess need and deliver support and programmes of intervention to a diverse group of young people leaving care in line with Departmental standards
• To assess financial needs of care leavers and assist them in planning their individual budgets for accommodation and maintenance.
• To undertake visits, complete assessments and reviews, maintain records in accordance with policy and procedures
• To be responsible for planning and recording Pathway Planning meeting where required.
• To visit young people at home and other external venues in accordance with standards, policy and procedures

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience working with vulnerable young people aged
• Relevant qualification NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Knowledge and understanding of human growth and development and the particular issues relating to young people living in care
• Relevant legislation, guidance including Children Act 1989,2004, Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 Regulations and Guidance.
• Ability to manage and develop effective strategies when working with young people presenting challenging behaviour.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a range of people including young people and their families, service providers, colleagues and managers.
• Enhanced DBS

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact our Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

4Recruitment Services are seeking a Personal Advisor Leaving Care to join a Leaving Care Team in Bolton, Greater Manchester.

The role of the Personal Advisor is to support Children Looked After and Care Leavers in their transition to adulthood. You will work with young people aged 16-25 providing support in various areas including physical and emotional health, education, employment and training, independence skills, housing and finances. You will be responsible for working with young people in completing their pathway plan.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• To work collaboratively with a range of partner organisations to assess, plan and support care leavers and their families.
• To manage a caseload of individual young people in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and relevant legislation, guidance and regulations.
• To attend and contribute to reviews and participate in meetings, wherever a young person is living
• To assess need and deliver support and programmes of intervention to a diverse group of young people leaving care in line with Departmental standards
• To assess financial needs of care leavers and assist them in planning their individual budgets for accommodation and maintenance.
• To undertake visits, complete assessments and reviews, maintain records in accordance with policy and procedures
• To be responsible for planning and recording Pathway Planning meeting where required.
• To visit young people at home and other external venues in accordance with standards, policy and procedures

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience working with vulnerable young people aged
• Relevant qualification NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Knowledge and understanding of human growth and development and the particular issues relating to young people living in care
• Relevant legislation, guidance including Children Act 1989,2004, Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 Regulations and Guidance.
• Ability to manage and develop effective strategies when working with young people presenting challenging behaviour.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a range of people including young people and their families, service providers, colleagues and managers.
• Enhanced DBS

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact our Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

We re recruiting for a Personal Advisors to support young people aged , helping them develop independence and successfully transition into adulthood.

️ Lead and review Pathway Plans
️ Support young people with accommodation, finances, benefits and healthcare
️ Provide consistent guidance and emotional support
️ Coordinate with social workers, housing, education and health services
️ Advocate for young people and their best interests
️ Maintain regular contact and monitor wellbeing
️ Keep accurate and up-to-date case records

Client: Peterborough City Council
Location: Sand Martin House / Chauffeurs Cottage, Peterborough
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Hybrid working
Service Area: Children and Young People Leaving Care

Peterborough City Council is seeking an experienced and committed Personal Advisor to join its Leaving Care Service. You will support young people transitioning from care into adulthood, helping them develop the skills, confidence and independence needed to achieve positive outcomes.

You will manage a caseload of care leavers, providing tailored advice, practical assistance and ongoing support in areas such as accommodation, education, employment, finances, health and general well-being. You will work collaboratively with colleagues, families, carers and partner agencies to ensure young people receive the right support at the right time.

The successful candidate will place young people at the centre of their practice, promoting their rights, choices, independence and long-term success.

• Manage a caseload of care leavers in accordance with relevant legislation, departmental policies and procedures.

• Develop, review and maintain Pathway Plans to support young people as they transition into adulthood.

• Assess individual needs and deliver appropriate support, guidance and intervention.

• Support young people to secure and maintain suitable accommodation and develop independent living skills.

• Assist care leavers with budgeting, financial planning, benefits and managing living expenses.

• Promote access to education, training, employment, health services and other opportunities.

• Undertake home visits and visits to other appropriate settings to monitor progress and provide support.

• Work in partnership with Children's Social Care, education, health services, housing providers and other relevant agencies.

• Attend and contribute to reviews, case conferences, planning meetings and other professional forums.

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date and confidential case records using manual and electronic recording systems.

• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, escalating issues promptly in line with local procedures.

• Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and social justice in all aspects of service delivery.

• Participate in supervision, appraisals, training and ongoing professional development.

• Work flexibly to meet the needs of young people, including lone working and occasional unsocial hours where required.

• Experience working with care leavers, looked-after children or vulnerable young people.

• Knowledge of the challenges faced by young people transitioning from care to independent adulthood.

• Understanding of Pathway Planning and the support available to care leavers.

• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and relevant children's social care legislation and guidance.

• Experience assessing needs, developing support plans and managing a caseload.

• Strong communication, relationship-building and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multi-agency professionals.

• Good organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate records.

• Ability to support young people with budgeting, accommodation, education, employment and independent living.

• A commitment to promoting young people's participation, rights, independence and well-being.

The role offers hybrid working, with work based at Sand Martin House and Chauffeurs Cottage in Peterborough. The post holder must be able to undertake visits and attend meetings at relevant locations as required.

Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of young people and the requirements of the service.

We are looking for a proactive, compassionate and resilient Personal Advisor who can build trusting relationships with young people, advocate for their needs and help them overcome barriers to independence.

Candidates with previous experience in a Leaving Care Service, Personal Advisor role or a similar service supporting care leavers are encouraged to apply.