Personal Advisor - Leaving Care Service - 3 Month Contract

Peterborough City Council | 3 Month Contract

Location: Sand Martin House / Chauffeurs Cottage, Peterborough

Rate: £24.00 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract: 3 Month Contract

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: Hybrid

Pay: Bi-Weekly

Summary

Join the Peterborough Leaving Care Service as a Personal Advisor and make a significant impact on the lives of young people transitioning from care to adulthood. This role is crucial in guiding care leavers towards successful outcomes in education, employment, training, housing, health, and independence. You will manage a caseload, ensuring timely and appropriate support while empowering young people to express their aspirations and make informed choices. Collaborating with social workers, educators, health professionals, housing services, and other partners, you will deliver effective interventions and pathway planning for care-experienced youth.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee a caseload of care leavers, adhering to relevant legislation and departmental guidelines.
• Assist young people in their transition from care to independent living.
• Develop, implement, and review Pathway Plans to foster positive outcomes.
• Center young people in all planning and decision-making processes.
• Conduct assessments, reviews, and direct work with care leavers.
• Offer practical and emotional support in areas such as accommodation, education, employment, training, health, and independent living.
• Collaborate with families, carers, professionals, and partner organizations.
• Participate in reviews, planning meetings, case conferences, and professional networks.
• Prepare high-quality reports, assessments, and written records.
• Maintain accurate and current case records using both manual and electronic systems.
• Evaluate financial needs and assist young people with budgeting, accommodation costs, and maintenance planning.
• Visit young people at home and in community settings according to service standards.
• Promote safeguarding and ensure concerns are reported and addressed appropriately.
• Help young people access services and opportunities to enhance outcomes and independence.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of the Leaving Care Service.

Essential

Requirements

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Personal Advisor, Leaving Care Worker, Family Worker, Youth Worker, or similar role supporting young people.
• Experience with looked-after children, care leavers, or vulnerable young people.
• Knowledge of the Children Act and related legislation for Leaving Care Services.
• Understanding of Children Act Guidance and Regulations Volume 3: Planning Transitions to Adulthood for Care Leavers.
• Experience in completing assessments, reviews, support plans, and pathway plans.
• Ability to manage a caseload and maintain accurate case records.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and experience working with vulnerable young people.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with partner agencies and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong report writing, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Proficient IT and record management skills.

Desirable

• Previous experience with Local Authority Leaving Care.
• Experience in supporting young people with accommodation and tenancy sustainment.
• Knowledge of welfare benefits, housing processes, and support services for care leavers.
• Relevant qualification in Health & Social Care, Youth Work, Social Care, or a related field.

Additional

• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Regular travel across Peterborough and surrounding areas required.
• Home visits and community-based visits required.
• Flexibility to work unsocial hours as needed.
• Lone working may be required.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What's on Offer?

• £24.00 per hour (Umbrella)
• 3 Month Contract
• Hybrid Working
• Bi-Weekly Pay
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people leaving care.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Varied and rewarding caseload.
• Potential for contract extension.

Ideal for candidates with experience as a Personal Advisor, Leaving Care Personal Advisor, Leaving Care Worker, Family Support Worker, Youth Support Worker, Care Leaver Practitioner, Children and Families Worker, Young People's Advisor, Support Worker, or Early Help Practitioner.