Personal Advisor - Leaving Care Service

Our client Oldham Council is looking for a Personal Advisor to join their Leaving care service.

Working as part of a team undertaking direct work with children and families, to promote and safeguard their welfare, in accordance with their appropriate plans and strategies.

To work with young people aged 16 to 25 years who are or have been looked after or accommodated by a Local Authority to assist them to live an independent life in their community.

Working in an anti-oppressive way and ensuring equality of opportunity to ensure that young people receive appropriate levels of support.

• To carry out the responsibilities and duties for looked after children in line with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and 1989 Children Act whilst also acting as an advocate for young people.
• To work with young people to ensure that their views and wishes are taken into account when developing Pathway Plans whilst maintaining regular contact with young people as required under the Children (Leaving Care) Act, 2000.
• To contribute and participate in the delivery of a duty system within the service Monday to Friday.
• To promote the involvement of young people in all aspects of service delivery and pathway planning and also develop and maintain relationships with young people who are or have been looked after.
• To engage with internal and external organisations as required to encourage and secure permanence in accommodation, education, employment and training and health to enhance young people's outcomes and target those young people who are classed as difficult to engage and hard to reach in order to improve their life chances (ie those who are NEET).
• To continue to implement and review accordingly individual pathway plans for young people in partnership with young people and other agencies to ensure an appropriate service is delivered to meet assessed needs and risks.
• To ensure files and records are accurately maintained, reflecting partnerships with families, in accordance with Council policies and procedures. Information should be appropriately shared with other professionals. This should include coordination, planning and review of pathway plans and to ensure young people receive sufficient financial support, develop independence skills and are supported where necessary in their progression to higher education and/or employment.

Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.