Personal Advisor – Transition to Independence Team
at South Gloucestershire Council
Yate, England, United Kingdom -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Immediate | 29 May, 2024 | GBP 33024 Annual | 01 Mar, 2024 | N/A | Good communication skills | No | No |
Required Visa Status:
Citizen | GC |
US Citizen | Student Visa |
H1B | CPT |
OPT | H4 Spouse of H1B |
GC Green Card |
Employment Type:
Full Time | Part Time |
Permanent | Independent - 1099 |
Contract – W2 | C2H Independent |
C2H W2 | Contract – Corp 2 Corp |
Contract to Hire – Corp 2 Corp |
Description:
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.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Hospital/Health Care
Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D
Health Care
Graduate
Proficient
1
Yate, United Kingdom