Royal Borough of Greenwich
Care Leavers Personal Advisor
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Job Description
Are you a highly motivated and confident person committed to improving outcomes for young people preparing to leave the Council’s care? Do you have the experience and knowledge to know what works when supporting young people through the difficult transition between childhood and adulthood independence?
This is a rewarding, challenging and essential role, in our support of young people Leaving Care. As a Personal Advisor, you will carry a caseload of young people aged 16-25 years and support them through individual direct work, group-work and activity programmes, which may require some flexible working. You will assess their needs, create and review Pathway Plans and be a consistent support to them into adulthood. You will motivate them to make the very best of the resources available and encourage them to play a part in improving services. You will be part of a Leaving Care Team.
Key Requirements
- Knowledge of the relevant legal and regulatory frameworks relating to care leavers and the role of the Personal Advisor
- Knowledge of the areas of education, training, employment and housing in relation to young people and leaving care
- Knowledge of local procedures for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
- Good knowledge of the challenges facing young people leaving care
- Ability to engage and motivate young people from diverse backgrounds
- Ability to write succinctly and maintain accurate electronic records.
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This role requires an Enhanced DBS certificate
Application Process
When completing your application please include your areas of relevant experience and demonstrate how you meet the requirements for the role.
Contact Information
Interview Date: TBC
For an informal discussion please contact Nathaniel Plange at nathaniel.plange@royalgreenwich.gov.uk on 0208 921 8749 or Ajay Kumar ajay.kumar@royalgreenwich.gov.uk on 020 8921 5219
Additional Information
Diversity Statement
Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Advert Close
All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated.
Early Advert Close: Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any job advert earlier than the advertised closing date where there is reason to do so (for example high volume of applications).
Full Employment History
A full employment history is required for this role. Please provide a full employment history, together with a satisfactory written explanation of any gaps in employment.
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How Applications are Scored
Each application is scored according to how well the supporting statements address each point on the Person Specification for the role. Candidates will be short-listed for interview on the extent to which they meet the specific points within the Person Specification. The Person Specification is supplied with the job advert. When completing your application, please use the supporting statements section to tell us how you meet each of the points on the Person Specification. We need to have this information in order to consider your application.
Salary
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