AddressAn opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic motivated individual to join the Leaving Care Service on a part time basis.
You will support children and young people across Nottinghamshire as well as some who live out of county area. We work a hybrid model working from the office and home and smarter working is encouraged by Nottinghamshire County Council.
You will need to have experience of recent direct work with young people (preferably care leavers), knowledge of the statutory functions of the local authority in relation to care leavers and have excellent communication skills.
The role of the Personal Advisor is to ensure that young people leaving the care of the local authority are well prepared to do so and have support in place to make the move to adulthood successfully. Personal Advisors provide practical support with housing issues, managing money, health and life skills. Staff need to be able to work flexibly and creatively. You will be working with a diverse group of young people in the community and so will need to be confident and able to work autonomously.
Young people Leaving Care can face many challenges in life, therefore you need an ability to engage with young people and overcome challenges through developing positive relationships. You will need to maintain good quality records, complete pathway plans with young people, advocate with other agencies, plan and co-ordinate multi-agency support so excellent communication skills are essential.
You will be part of an experienced and supportive team and in addition to holding a caseload of between 10 and 12 young people you will participate in a duty system so the ability to respond effectively to young people experiencing crisis is essential.
For further information about this vacancy please contact Kirsty Wardhaugh (South Team Manager) on 0115 8040088
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Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.
Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
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