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Personal Advisor
Job Posted: 6 hours ago
Salary: £ 24 - 24 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Peterborough
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Personal Advisor – Care Leavers (Hybrid)
Location: Sand Martin House, Peterborough (Hybrid – minimum 2 days in office)
Contract Type: Initialy 3 months - 37 hours per week
Salary: £24 per hour UMB
Are you passionate about supporting young people as they transition to independent adulthood? We are looking for a dedicated Personal Advisor (PA) to join our team, working with care leavers to help them achieve positive outcomes and build brighter futures.
About the Role As a Personal Advisor, you will work with young people aged 16 and above who are leaving care, helping them navigate the challenges of adulthood, from housing and finances to education, employment and emotional wellbeing. This is a hybrid role based at Sand Martin House in Peterborough, with a minimum of two days a week in the office. Due to the nature of the role, additional in-person working will be required to visit young people, support them in attending appointments, and work collaboratively with local partners.
We operate a flexible working policy, including the ability to accrue TOIL (Time Off in Lieu) for working outside of standard hours when required – though this generally does not include weekends.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of individual care leavers in line with departmental policies, procedures and legislation.
Work in partnership with other professionals and agencies to assess, plan and implement support for care leavers and their families.
Attend and contribute to reviews, planning meetings and other forums in a variety of settings (e.g. district councils, hospitals, custodial units).
Undertake assessments and regular visits to young people in their homes or external venues.
Support young people in budgeting, accessing services, education, employment and maintaining accommodation.
Maintain accurate, confidential records using both manual and computerised systems.
Plan and record Pathway Planning meetings and reviews as required.
Ensure safeguarding is at the forefront of all work with vulnerable young people.
Participate in supervision, appraisal, training and ongoing professional development.
Prepare written reports for reviews, case conferences and other meetings.
Champion diversity, inclusion and social justice in all aspects of your work.About You We are looking for someone who is:
Passionate about making a difference in the lives of care leavers.
Resilient, empathetic and able to build strong, trusting relationships with young people.
Comfortable working flexibly and independently, including lone working and occasional unsocial hours.
Knowledgeable about relevant legislation and guidance, including the Children Act and Planning Transitions to Adulthood for Care Leavers.
Organised, with excellent communication and record-keeping skills.What We Offer
A supportive team environment.
Flexible working arrangements with hybrid and TOIL options.
Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
Access to local government pension scheme and employee benefits.If you are interested in applying for this role contact Nicola at (url removed) or on (phone number removed)Before You Apply
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