Personal Advisor – Transition to Independence Team

at  South Gloucestershire Council

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

The Transition to Independence Team works with young people leaving care and support them to have a positive transition to adulthood. As a personal advisor you will make a difference by being the lead professional for young people aged between 16-25 leaving care and assisting them to access an array of health services, setting up and managing benefits, and maintaining education and employment.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• You will hold a relevant qualification to NVQ3 level or equivalent in health and social or considerable experience of working with young people in a professional environment such as residential social work, youth work, career advisory work, young people’s drugs work or mentoring.
• You can demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and codes of practice as well processes and procedures related to leaving care.
• You will have good interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to build relationships and engage successfully with young people, their families and professionals.
• It is required that you have a valid Driving Licence and access to car with Business Insurance.
  Please note that due to the nature of this role it is a requirement of employment that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is obtained for this post.

• You will deliver inclusive personalised pathway plans to maximise young people’s independence, ensuring that relevant legislation, codes of practice, and good practice guides are implemented, and service standards are met.
• You’ll maintain contact with and deliver pathway plans in accordance with the statutory requirements of the Personal Advisor role.
• Daily you will provide support, specialist advice and guidance as well as advocacy on behalf of young people.
• You will liaise with contacts from different sectors, including health, housing, education, and voluntary sectors ensuring good communication to deliver an effective service.
• You will take necessary action in accordance with Safeguarding procedures to protect vulnerable young people.
• You’ll maintain confidential reports and case notes, record care plans and risk assessments in accordance with professional and Council guidelines.