Leaving Care Personal Advisor

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Leaving Care Personal Advisor
Specialism: Children's Social Care - Supporting Care Leavers
Location: Sefton, UK
Salary: £22.68 per hour

Leaving Care Personal Advisor within Children's Social Care Services in Sefton, earning £22.68 per hour. This exciting ongoing locum opportunity offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, allowing you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people transitioning from care into independent adulthood. Working within a dedicated Leaving Care Service, you will provide practical guidance, emotional support, and advocacy to help care leavers achieve positive outcomes and successfully navigate adulthood.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about empowering young people while enjoying the flexibility and variety that locum work provides.

Perks and benefits:

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and personal commitments.

• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £22.68 per hour, providing flexibility and rewarding your contribution.

• Professional Development: Access valuable training and learning opportunities to enhance your knowledge and career progression.

• Dynamic Work Environment: Join a supportive and collaborative team where your ideas and expertise are valued.

• Varied Locum Experience: Benefit from exposure to a wide range of experiences while growing your professional network.

• Meaningful Impact: Play a key role in helping young people develop the confidence and skills they need to thrive independently.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility to balance your professional responsibilities with your personal life.

What you will do:

• Provide advice, guidance, and practical support to care leavers in areas including accommodation, financial management, education, training, and employment.

• Support young people in developing independence skills and achieving their personal goals.

• Contribute to the assessment, development, implementation, and review of Pathway Plans, ensuring they remain person-centred and outcome-focused.

• Maintain regular contact with care leavers, providing ongoing encouragement and support throughout their transition to adulthood.

• Facilitate and supervise contact between care leavers and their birth families where appropriate.

• Encourage and coordinate access to support services, community resources, and specialist interventions.

• Promote positive physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing, signposting young people to relevant health services when required.

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