Personal Advisor (G8)

• Personal Advisor - West Midlands

• £18.04 per hour PAYE
• 3-6 months - view of extension

We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and motivated Leaving Care Personal Advisor to join our Local Authority client in the West Midlands and support young people as they navigate the transition from care into independent adult life.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of young people, ensuring they receive the practical, emotional and professional support they need to thrive

Key Duties:

• Maintain regular contact with young people and undertake statutory visits in line with legislative and organisational requirements.
• Develop, review and monitor Pathway Plans, ensuring that individual needs, goals and aspirations are identified and addressed.
• Act as the lead professional, coordinating multi-agency support and ensuring young people receive appropriate and timely services.
• Provide practical advice, guidance and support around accommodation, education, employment and training opportunities.
• Support young people to access physical health services, emotional wellbeing support and other specialist services.
• Assess and administer financial support and entitlements, including council tax support, setting-up-home allowances and other leaving care payments.
• Promote young people's participation, ensuring their views, wishes and feelings influence plans and decisions about their lives.
• Build effective working relationships with partner agencies, housing providers, education establishments, employers and benefits services.

Ask for Rosie on 01772 954 200 or