iPeople SC Solution is currently recruiting for Personal Advisors to work for our client based in Nottingham.

The successful post holder will work with young people who are in care and care leavers. The post holder will 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.

Duties & 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.
• Retain responsibility for coordinating services to support financial capability and access income maintenance services.

• To attend departmental and inter-agency meetings as required

Working hours: 37 per week, Monday - Friday 

Requirements:

• Knowledge of Childcare legislation, including Leaving Care and Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children  and homelessness.
•  Commitment to child centred practice and understanding of child protection issues.
• Sound understanding of human growth and development.
• Ability to work with young people, care leavers and their carer’s.
• Experience of work in a child care/adult setting.
• To understand issues of safeguarding for children, young people and vulnerable adults.

If you have the relevant experience, please apply with your CV.