Personal Advisor

Personal Advisor Buckinghamshire Council Aylesbury

Location:

Aylesbury

Are you a highly motivated and confident person committed to improving outcomes for young people preparing to leave care? Do you have the experience and knowledge to know what works when supporting young people through the difficult transition between childhood and adulthood independence?

This is a rewarding, challenging and essential role, in our support of young people Leaving Care. As a Personal Advisor
, working with the Corporate Parenting Service you will carry a caseload of young people aged 16-25 years and support them through individual direct work, group-work and activity programmes, which may require some flexible working. You will assess their needs, create and review Pathway Plans and be a consistent support to them into adulthood. You will motivate them to make the very best of the resources available listening to their voices and encourage them to play a part in improving services, by co-producing services, changing and policies with them.

You will advocate with partner agencies to ensure their corporate parenting responsibilities and duties are understood and provided to young people. You will be part of a Leaving Care Team working alongside Social Workers, Senior Social Workers and Team Managers.

• Knowledge of the relevant legal and regulatory frameworks relating to care leavers and the role of the Personal Advisor
• Knowledge of the areas of education, training, employment and housing in relation to young people and leaving care
• Knowledge of local procedures for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
• Good knowledge of the challenges facing young people leaving care
• Ability to engage and motivate young people from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to write succinctly and maintain accurate electronic records.

There are a number of permanent, full time positions available.

• Build trusting, supportive relationships that place each young person’s voice, needs and aspirations at the centre.
• Carry out assessments, coordinate support, and signpost individuals to relevant services.
• Ensure casework is accurate, timely and reflective of each young person’s journey.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Council, as well as external partners such as health services, education providers, housing teams and emergency services.
• Take part in duty work, team development and reflective supervision.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, record keeping, and professional conduct.
• Promote best practice, support continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture of learning and development.
• Balance your caseload and plan your work effectively, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met.

This is a mobile role, requiring visits across the county and beyond and flexible working to meet the needs of young people.