Personal Advisor
Personal Advisor-LC
Posted: 25/04/2024
- £19.20 - 19.24 per hour
- Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England
- Temporary
Spencer Clarke Group are looking for a Personal Advisor (leaving care) to work with our public sector client in Cambridgeshire!
Contract – 3 - 6 months initial contract with the view to being extended to an ongoing basis
Salary - £19.24+ per hour – negotiable dependent on experience
About the role:
- To assess the needs of young people in order to determine the level of advice, support and assistance they will require in making the transition to independence.
- To be responsible for the formulation, co-ordination, implementation, and review of Pathway Plans, which will identify how these needs will be met in order to maximise life chances.
- To support children in care in their preparation for independent living, including supporting with Pathway Planning, education and accommodation needs.
- To facilitate the access to appropriate departmental resources and the resources of other agencies, partners and stakeholders to ensure plans are fully implemented.
About You:
- NVQ Level 3/Diploma in Social Work/Equivalent
- Experience of different approaches, methodologies, models and direct work tools when working with children and young people.
- Awareness of the benefits and entitlements for young people over the age of 16 years including how to access these.
- An understanding and/or experience of supporting people to access and maintain stable and suitable accommodation.
- Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and well-being of children and young people/vulnerable adults.
About us:
- We offer a £250 referral bonus – so please pass on any details to someone who you think may be interested!
- We supply to hundreds of councils across the UK!
- Nationwide Supplier to the NHS!
If you are interested in this role, please contact Jenna @ Spencer Clarke Group – 0203 039 3555
Jenna McFarlane
Senior Consultant