Personal Advisor

Seven Resourcing are currently seeking a Personal Advisor to work within Nottingham City Council. This is a full time role, paying GBP24.67. A full UK driving license is required for the role.

Job purpose

To work as a Personal Advisor for young people who are in care and care leavers. To contribute to the assessment process and implementation of Pathway Planning for Children in Care and Care Leavers by offering direct support, advice, guidance and practical help. Post holders will carry case-holding responsibility as appropriate and support Children in Care and Care Leavers within and outside of the City Boundary.

Principal duties and responsibilities

To deliver positive outcomes for children in care and care leavers by providing advice (including practical advice) and support.

To ensure delivery of appropriate services through participation in assessment and preparation of pathway plans.

To participate in the review of the pathway plan.

To support the implementation of the pathway plan and ensure young people are prepared for adulthood transitions.

To coordinate how services are provided for the young person.

To keep informed about care leavers' progress and wellbeing.

To keep full, accurate and up to date records of contacts with the care leaver and services provided in accordance with Departmental policy and procedures.

To promote the involvement of young people in planning and decision making.

To maintain a caseload as directed and supervised by the Line Manager.

To identify situations that require the input of a qualified worker and to seek advice and guidance when needed, in particular responding promptly to incidents that may have safeguarding implications.

To make good use of the departments information systems, entering and recording information as required.

To be a proactive and positive member of the team, contributing to a problem solving and teamwork approach.

To work flexibly as a team member to develop the quality of our services, ensuring a child-centred approach.

To contribute to the creation and maintenance of good working relationships at all levels with colleagues in partner agencies, local community groups in and out of the City Boundry and other City Council Departments, representing the team at inter-agency meetings as appropriate.

To participate in individual supervision with the line manager, as well as undertaking appropriate training and developmental opportunities and attending team meetings as required.

To demonstrate commitment and sensitivity to ensuring equality of opportunity in service delivery.

To take reasonable care for own health and safety and that of other people, ensuring the implementation of appropriate procedures and practice.

To attend departmental and inter-agency meetings as required.

Working at Seven Resourcing:

Established in 2011, Seven Social Care is a leading provider of social care professionals to county councils, charities, hospitals, care homes and private organisations across the UK.

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