Personal Advisor - After Care Team - Oldham
Are you a passionate, dedicated Personal Advisor looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are recruiting a Personal Advisor to join an After Care Team based in Oldham.
Umbrella Rate: £21.22 per hour
Duration: 28/02/2024 – 4 months initially
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:40 - 17:00, 36 hrs/ week – Office based
Personal Advisor role: Full JD Available
- Direct work with young people aged 16 – 25 years who are or have been looked after or accommodated by the local authority
- Assist the young people to live an independent life in their community
- Maintaining regular contact with young people
- Implement and review individual pathway plans for young people to meet assessed needs and risks
- Develop a local knowledge and understanding of resources which are available to meet the needs of the young people
- Engage with internal and external organisations as required to encourage and secure permanence in accommodation, education, employment and training and health
- Act as an advocate for the young people
- Ensure that their views and wishes are taken into account when developing Pathway Plans, promote their involvement at all times
- Develop strong, trusting working relationships
- Ensure files and records are accurately maintained
- Engage in regular team meetings and participate positively in Supervision with the Senior Practitioner or Service manager
Essential Requirements
- UK Driving Licence, access to a vehicle, business insurance
- NVQ Level 3 in a related subject such as Child Care or Health & Social Care or equivalent
- Must have recent experience of working with young people leaving care
- Must be able to evidence commitment and determination to help young people achieve their aspirations
- Experience of keeping accurate records, writing reports whilst updating and reviewing care plans
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to develop working relationships
- Enhanced Child and Adult DBS registered to the update service
We also offer an outstanding referral scheme for any Personal Advisor friends or colleagues.
If you are a Personal Advisor and would like to express your interest, please contact us for this great opportunity by calling on and speak to Sammy Davis Or email on,
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.