Personal Advisor – Leaving Care Service

Wakefield Area Full Time | Monday – Friday | 8:30am – 5:00pm Temporary Contract until February 2027 £16.62 per hour Enhanced DBS (Children) Required

We are seeking a dedicated Personal Advisor to support children and young people in care, preparing to leave care, or who have recently left care.

This role involves managing an individual caseload and contributing to the delivery of an effective Leaving Care service. You will play a key role in pathway planning, risk assessment, and providing practical and emotional support to young people as they transition into adulthood.

Key Responsibilities:

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Manage and review Pathway Plans and Risk Assessments for assigned young people

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Provide direct support to care leavers, including those aged 18+

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Deliver practical housing-related support including budgeting, benefits advice, tenancy sustainment and independent living skills

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Support young people to secure and maintain safe, suitable accommodation

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Liaise effectively with internal teams, accommodation providers and partner agencies

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Attend Looked After Children reviews, CIN/CAF meetings and other relevant multi-agency meetings

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Maintain accurate records using IT systems and meet statutory requirements

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Participate in duty rota, responding to young people in crisis

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Promote participation and engagement opportunities for young people

Requirements:

Essential:

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NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

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Knowledge of the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and related legislation

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Understanding of safeguarding and the challenges faced by care leavers

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Recent experience supporting vulnerable young people

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Ability to manage a caseload effectively

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Strong communication and interpersonal skills

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Good ICT and administrative skills

Desirable:

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Experience working with young people in the care system

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Knowledge of child and adolescent development

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Experience advocating for vulnerable young people

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Experience of partnership and interagency working

You must be able to engage positively with young people, including those with complex needs, and work sensitively and professionally in a demanding but rewarding environment.

Apply now to be considered for this rewarding opportunity in the Wakefield area