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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: Andover

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)

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 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)

Carers Support & Wellbeing Advisor (12-Month Maternity Cover)

12-Month Maternity Cover Knowsley

Could you help unpaid carers feel more supported, connected and valued?

Are you passionate about helping people and making a real impact in your community?

N-Compass is looking for a compassionate and motivated Well-being Support Officer to join our friendly Knowsley team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to provide face-to-face support to unpaid carers across Knowsley.

As a Well-being Support Officer, you will provide practical support to unpaid carers, helping them access information, services and opportunities that improve their wellbeing and help them feel more confident in their caring role.

What You'll Do

• Provide information, advice and guidance to unpaid carers
• Hold person-centred conversations and identify individual needs
• Connect carers with local services, community resources and support networks
• Support carers to improve their wellbeing, confidence and resilience
• Build positive relationships with carers, partners and community organisations
• Promote our services through community engagement and outreach
• Maintain accurate records and monitor outcomes

• A great listener with excellent communication skills
• Empathetic, approachable and supportive
• Organised and confident using IT systems
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

• Supportive and inclusive team culture
• Regular supervision and management support
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Employee wellbeing support
• Meaningful work that changes lives

Birmingham Children s Trust
Service: 18+ / Leaving Care
Age Range: years

Birmingham Children s Trust is looking for an experienced Social Worker / Personal Adviser to provide a statutory service to children in care and care leavers aged .

The role will focus on supporting eligible, relevant, former relevant and qualifying care leavers as they transition from care into adulthood and independent living.

You will manage your own caseload, complete and review Pathway Plans, provide direct support and coordinate services to help young people achieve positive outcomes across accommodation, education, employment, finances, health and independent living.

• Manage an allocated caseload of care leavers aged .

• Provide a statutory social work service in line with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

• Complete, coordinate and regularly review Pathway Plans.

• Support young people to prepare for and successfully transition into independent adulthood.

• Undertake assessments and develop individual plans based on the young person's needs.

• Provide direct work, advice and practical support to care leavers.

• Promote young people's participation and ensure their views and wishes inform planning.

• Support young people with accommodation, education, employment, benefits, finances and access to services.

• Work with young people with continuing care needs and coordinate appropriate support.

• Liaise with social workers, carers, families and partner agencies to ensure effective services are provided.

• Participate in duty and referral work, responding to emerging needs.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic and paper case records.

• Ensure young people receive their statutory entitlements and appropriate services.

• Work collaboratively with other agencies to promote positive outcomes and successful transitions.

• Contribute to the development and improvement of 18+ / Leaving Care services.

• Participate in supervision, training and relevant service development activities.

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant professional registration.

• Experience working with children in care and/or care leavers.

• Knowledge of leaving care legislation, statutory duties and Pathway Planning.

• Experience managing a caseload and undertaking assessments and direct work.

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

• Experience working with partner agencies and coordinating multi-agency support.

• Strong recording, assessment, planning and report-writing skills.

• Ability to work in a young-person-centred, strengths-based and anti-discriminatory way.

• Good knowledge of accommodation, education, employment, benefits and support services relevant to care leavers.

• Ability to work flexibly and respond to the needs of young people.

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

• Willingness to undertake relevant training and professional development.

• Ability to work flexible hours where required to meet service-user needs.

• This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

• A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required.

You'll be part of an innovative service driving a shift from a diagnosis-led approach to a needs-led model. Working closely with families, schools and partner organisations, you'll help ensure children and young people receive timely, holistic support based on their strengths and individual needs, while promoting inclusive practices that enable neurodivergent learners to thrive.

What you'll do

• Provide practical support, guidance and signposting to families and professionals who have concerns about a child's potential neurodivergence.

• Act as a key link between families, schools and partner agencies, helping to coordinate support and build positive, cooperative relationships.

• Support schools to strengthen inclusive practice, improve attendance and reduce barriers to learning for neurodivergent pupils.

• Contribute to multidisciplinary working, including support planning and participation in MDT reviews as this aspect of the service develops.

• This role is predominantly remote and good knowledge / experience using various platforms and systems is essential

What we're looking for

• A relevant experience in teaching, mental health, therapies, social care, family support, psychology or a related field.

• Experience supporting children, young people and families, ideally with a range of needs across the spectrum of neurodivergence, SEND, and family support contexts.

• Knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions, including Autism, ADHD, Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) and Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).

• Excellent communication and partnership-working skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and provide clear, practical guidance.

• A positive, proactive and neuro-affirmative approach, with a commitment to improving outcomes for children, young people and families.

Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Neurodiversity Practitioner, Neurodevelopmental Practitioner, SEND Practitioner, Family Support Practitioner, Inclusion Practitioner, Child and Family Practitioner, Children's Wellbeing Practitioner, Autism and ADHD Practitioner, Neurodiversity Support Worker.

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.

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Location: Suffolk

Salary: £32,073 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time

Make a difference. Support positive change. Help people move forward.

We are looking for a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join our team and play a key role in supporting adults experiencing common mental health difficulties, including anxiety and depression.

As a PWP, you will provide evidence-based, low-intensity psychological interventions to help service users develop practical tools and strategies to improve their mental wellbeing and move towards lasting positive change.

This is an opportunity to join a team committed to delivering a responsive, high-quality service and making a meaningful difference to the lives of the people we support.

What you ll be doing

As a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, you will:

• Assess service users to determine their suitability for evidence-based psychological interventions.
• Work with adults experiencing common mental health difficulties, including anxiety and depression.
• Deliver a range of Step 2, low-intensity psychological interventions in line with evidence-based practice.
• Provide one-to-one interventions on a face-to-face basis.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups and support service users within a group setting.
• Develop collaborative and supportive relationships with service users.
• Monitor and review progress, adapting interventions where appropriate.
• Contribute to the delivery of a responsive and high-quality service in line with relevant IAPT requirements and service standards.
• Actively participate in case management and line management supervision.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute positively to team performance.

What we re looking for

We re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting people experiencing common mental health difficulties.
• Has a recognised Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) qualification or equivalent relevant training.
• Has experience of delivering low-intensity psychological interventions.
• Has an understanding of evidence-based approaches for anxiety and depression.
• Is confident carrying out assessments and identifying appropriate interventions.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can build positive, trusting and professional relationships with service users.
• Is able to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.
• Is organised and able to manage a varied caseload effectively.
• Is committed to reflective practice, supervision and continuous professional development.
• Understands the importance of quality, safeguarding, confidentiality and professional standards.

Our mission is to bring lasting change to people s lives by delivering services that inspire the belief in a better life and provide clear steps to achieve this change.

All prison-based roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS security vetting. These checks can take up to 5 months to complete. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of both checks.

About Us

We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.

We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits -

Flexible working

Support for Families We support our employees through every stage of family life by offering enhanced maternity and paternity pay for eligible employees who have completed 26 weeks' continuous service, alongside family-friendly policies and a supportive, inclusive workplace.

Training and development opportunities

Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)

Season Ticket Loan Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Crisis Loan Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)

Access to Blue Light Card

25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter

Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)

Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)

Please note that remote roles may require occasional travel for site visits, training and meetings.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Health and Wellbeing Practitioner

Location: Cardiff

Salary: £26,786.93 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time

We are looking for a Health and Wellbeing Practitioner to join our Integrated Substance Misuse Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support male adults with both substance misuse needs and low-level mental health or emotional wellbeing difficulties.

As a dual-trained practitioner, you will work holistically with service users, helping them to make positive changes, improve their wellbeing and take steps towards recovery. You will work both one-to-one and within group settings, building strong relationships with service users and partner agencies.

We are committed to providing inclusive services that recognise and value individual differences, and we welcome people from all cultural backgrounds, ages, sexual orientations and walks of life.

What you ll be doing

As a Health and Wellbeing Practitioner, you will:

• Manage a caseload of service users and provide ongoing support throughout their journey.
• Work with male adults experiencing substance misuse and low-level mental health or emotional wellbeing needs.
• Provide one-to-one, face-to-face support.
• Deliver and facilitate group interventions.
• Complete assessments and develop appropriate care plans with service users.
• Provide advice, information and guidance around substance misuse, health and wellbeing.
• Identify service users' needs and make appropriate referrals to specialist services where required.
• Work collaboratively with service users to identify goals and support positive, sustainable change.
• Monitor progress and contribute to measuring outcomes.
• Work closely with colleagues and external agencies to provide coordinated support.
• Attend meetings with multi-agency partners when required, representing Forward Trust professionally.

What we re looking for

We re looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working within substance misuse, health and wellbeing, mental health or a related support setting.
• Has relevant knowledge, training or qualifications in substance misuse and/or low-level mental health and emotional wellbeing.
• Is passionate about supporting people to make positive and lasting changes.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can build trusting, respectful and professional relationships with service users.
• Is confident delivering both individual and group-based interventions.
• Is able to assess needs, develop care plans and identify appropriate referrals.
• Can manage a caseload effectively and prioritise competing demands.
• Works well both independently and as part of a wider team.
• Is confident working collaboratively with external agencies and multi-agency partners.
• Understands the importance of measuring outcomes and working towards agreed targets.
• Is organised, reliable and able to maintain accurate records.

Our mission is to bring lasting change to people s lives by delivering services that inspire the belief in a better life and provide clear steps to achieve this change.

As a Health and Wellbeing Practitioner, you will have the opportunity to work alongside people on their recovery journey, helping them to address substance misuse, improve their emotional wellbeing and build the skills and confidence needed for a healthier future.

About Us

We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.

We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits -

Flexible working

Support for Families We support our employees through every stage of family life by offering enhanced maternity and paternity pay for eligible employees who have completed 26 weeks' continuous service, alongside family-friendly policies and a supportive, inclusive workplace.

Training and development opportunities

Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)

Season Ticket Loan Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Crisis Loan Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)

Access to Blue Light Card

25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter

Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)

Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)

Please note that remote roles may require occasional travel for site visits, training and meetings.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.