JOB-20240819-db742659
Job Title: Personal Advisor - Leaving Care Team
Specialism: Social Work
Job Location: Redcar, Yorkshire, UK
Salary: £16.37 Hourly
Salary Type: Full Time
Join us for a thrilling opportunity as a Personal Advisor with our dynamic Leaving Care Team in Redcar. You'll be on the front lines, guiding young people aged 16 to 25 as they transition from care into their independent lives. Dive into this full-time role and make a difference over a three-month locum period where your expertise will shine.
Perks and benefits:
- Working as a locum offers you flexibility and diversity in work settings, allowing you to broaden your experiences.
- You'll enjoy a full-time role that provides a steady income.
- Additionally, you have the chance to network with other social work professionals and grow your career in new directions.
- Embrace the opportunity for professional development and enhance your skills with online resources and training.
- Enjoy the satisfaction of making a tangible difference in the lives of young care leavers.
What you will do:
- Act as a Personal Advisor to young people, ensuring the delivery and coordination of services in line with The Leaving Care Act 2000.
- Maintain a caseload as a key worker for care leavers and co-work with Social Workers.
- Provide advice and support to young people aged 16-21 (or up to 25 if in training or education) as they transition to adulthood.
- Develop, implement, monitor, and review Pathway Plans for care leavers within statutory timescales.
- Conduct proactive, outcome-focused direct work with young people both individually and in groups to build self-esteem and life skills.
- Create comprehensive contingency plans for care leavers and support them in accessing community resources, health and leisure services, education, training, and employment.
- Promote full involvement and participation of young people in service delivery, encouraging links within the community and maintaining family ties.
- Collaborate with Social Workers and other professionals to access resources and services for young people.
- Prepare reports and contribute to statutory Children in Care Reviews, court hearings, and multi-agency meetings.
- Advocate for young people, guiding them to access independent advocacy and legal services, and ensuring they are informed about the complaints procedure.
Join Redcar & Cleveland Council, where the commitment to health and safety, equality and diversity, and top-tier customer care are paramount. Enjoy working where the beautiful coastline meets vibrant community life. Redcar offers a rich heritage and a warm, welcoming environment, making it not just a great place to work, but a wonderful place to live.
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