Leaving Care Personal Advisor

We are working with a client in the Wirral area to recruit a Leaving Care Personal Advisor to support young people transitioning from care into independent living.

You will manage a caseload of young people aged 16-25, supporting them to develop and review Pathway Plans in line with the Leaving Care Act 2000. Working in a young person-centred way, you will help them build the skills, confidence and stability needed for independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support a caseload of care leavers
• Develop and review Pathway Plans
• Support with housing, benefits, budgeting and life skills
• Assist with employment, education and training opportunities
• Promote access to health services and wellbeing support
• Advocate with external agencies
• Maintain accurate records and attend review meetings
• Work collaboratively within the team and with partner agencies

Key Responsibilities:

• Experience working with young people leaving care, including developing and reviewing Pathway Plans in line with statutory requirements
• Strong understanding of the Leaving Care Act 2000, safeguarding responsibilities, and the challenges faced by care leavers transitioning to independence
• Ability to effectively coordinate multi-agency support, advocate for young people, and contribute to planning and review meetings
• Confident in managing a caseload, maintaining accurate records, and working both independently and collaboratively within a Leaving Care team.

Contract Length: 3-6 months with a view to extend to an ongoing contract.
Pay Rate: £22 per hour
Working pattern - 37 hours per week, onsite.

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Contact Leasha on 07482 865937

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