Personal Advisor

Job Description Service Care Solutions has a new and exciting opportunity which has become available working as a Leaving Care Personal Advisor with Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council. Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council are currently looking for someone who is happy to work 37 hours per week. The Role: The Personal Advisor will provide support, advice and guidance to young people leaving care. The successful candidate will work within statutory guidelines and the department's guidelines relating to young people leaving care, including asylum seeking children and young people. They will undertake direct work with young people and others who are relevant in their lives. They will implement child protection procedures where children and young people may be at risk. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Work within statutory guidelines and the department's guidelines relating to young people leaving care Undertake direct work with young people and others who are relevant in their lives Implement child protection procedures where children and young people may be at risk Work with children and young people to maximise their involvement in community-based activity that will benefit them into adulthood Assist young people by liaising with other agencies on their behalf Ensure the young person's wishes, views and feelings are taken into account in all matters relating to them and providing advocacy where needed Offer support and attend all forums in planning for education, training, employment, accommodation, housing, and health services Respect and promote the needs of each young person arising from their religious and cultural background, supporting needs arising from any disability and respect their sexual needs and preferences Maintain files in accordance with policy Promote awareness of safe care and protection and to raise awareness of the risks of all forms of exploitation Attend supervision, team meetings, training and functions that may be arranged Plan, attend and carry out pathway plan assessments and visits in accordance with statutory guidance and departmental procedures Follow and implement the recommendations of Statutory Reviews of Pathway Plans Organise and facilitate group with children and young people and to support others to do so Contribute to the development of the serviceAPPLY NOW - Send your CV to John… Why Service Care Solutions? A Dedicated consultant specific to your area of work with up to date knowledge on markets and new positions. We operate nationwide working with both public and private domains. All Compliance paid for including DBS and Social Work registration. We operate 3 payrolls per week Bring your Job to us bonus of £250 Refer a friend Bonus of £250