Outreach Personal Advisor

The Role: Outreach Personal Advisor We are a dedicated Team that support our Children Looked After within the Worcestershire County Council who are 16-18 years old. We support our young people in developing the skills required to successfully transition into adulthood. We also manage and place young people in our in house placements, across the county and offer day to day practical support, advice and guidance. We cultivate a safe and inclusive environment that fosters respect and value for our young people. We encourage and assist young people in setting their individual goals and aspirations. Qualities you will need are:

• De escalate situations and provide emotional support to the young people.
• Collaborative working with the multi-agency team around the young person
• Ensure the living accommodation we provide is maintained to an excellent condition, overseeing regular cleaning and maintenance activities.
• Preform routine checks of the accommodation
• Maintain accurate and to up date records of key work sessions, risk assessments, support plans and any incidents.
• Prepare regular reports of management and other professionals
• Advocate for the rights and interests of the young person within the organisation and their community.
• Attend meetings with wider professionals to ensure comprehensive support
  
  You must have a willingness to travel across the County to meet the needs of the service, have a full drivers licence and access to a car to travel independently.
• You will need to have a resilience to working under pressure and in some instances, emotionally charged situations.
• You must be a team player as well as having the ability to work under your own initiative, managing your own diary and proactive time management, being flexible to the needs of the service
• On call duties including sleep in duties are mandatory, as well as weekend working on a rota basis, so this includes unsociable hours planned in advance., While you are working hard, doing your best for the people of Worcestershire, we will do our best to provide an environment that supports and inspires you. Here are some of the top reasons why you should work here.
  
  The work we do at Worcestershire County Council matters! We are there for the most vulnerable people in society who need us the most, we are helping to build a successful and growing local economy, we protect our environment, we improve outcomes for our children, young people and families, and we help ensure our residents are healthier, live longer and have a better quality of life. In short, what we do makes a difference to people's lives!
With so many ways to contribute, the chances are we have a job opportunity that's the career for you.


• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you're successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.
Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.