Personal Advisor; Leaving Care Services

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Recruitment Services are seeking to recruit a Personal Advisor (Leaving Care Services) for our client based in Wakfield.

The Leaving Care Service provides a statutory service to young people aged between 16-25 years who have been, or are Looked After by the local authority.

The Leaving Care Team is committed to ensuring young people:

• Prepared and supported to live independently
• Have improved access to education, employment and training
• Experience stability in their lives, and feel safe and secure
• Receive improved access to health support
• Achieve financial stability

The Person al Advisor will play a key role in supporting young people with their transition to adulthood and assist them to live an independent life in their community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• To manage a caseload and keep accurate case records of work with young people and undertake statutory recordings.
• To contribute to Pathway Plan Assessment and provide ongoing assessment promoting young people’s full engagement to inform Pathway Planning.
• To undertake assessments of young people resuming or wishing to resume education/ training or presenting with other support needs post 21 years.
• To work with young people to promote welfare and ensure that their views and wishes are considered when undertaking a...