Personal Advisor
Brackenberry Limited, Hadley, Barnet
Personal Advisor
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Brackenberry Limited, Hadley, Barnet
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 9 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: c2572edb8b4149439bfe009d342620c6
Location ref: Hadley, Barnet
Full Job Description
We are working closely with local authority in Barnet to assist with the appointment of a Personal Advisor, on a 3-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration., The Personal Advisor (Grade I) is responsible for providing high-quality advice, guidance, and practical support to care leavers aged 17½ to 25, enabling them to successfully transition into independent adulthood. Holding an allocated caseload, the postholder manages complex and high-risk cases, develops and reviews Pathway Plans, and works collaboratively with young people, families, carers, employers, education providers, housing services, and partner agencies to improve life outcomes.,
- Complete, implement, monitor, and regularly review Pathway Plans in partnership with young people, ensuring plans remain outcome-focused and person-centred.
- Provide information, advice, guidance, and practical support relating to education, employment, apprenticeships, training, housing, finance, health, benefits, immigration (where appropriate), and independent living.
- Develop effective partnerships with statutory, voluntary, community, and private sector organisations to ensure coordinated service delivery.
- Engage with parents, carers, foster carers, and extended family members where appropriate to strengthen support networks.
- Prepare reports, assessments, and documentation for reviews, meetings, audits, and statutory requirements.
GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics. - Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care, Youth Work, Childcare, Family Support, Community Work, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. Essentials:
- Significant experience working directly with care leavers aged 16-25 within a local authority, leaving care service, children's social care, youth support, or a similar setting.
- Experience developing, implementing, and reviewing Pathway Plans for care leavers.
- Experience working with young people experiencing complex needs, including mental health issues, homelessness, offending behaviour, substance misuse, or family breakdown.