Personal Advisor

This is an exciting time to join the Dudley Care Experienced Team as we continue to grow and strengthen our service. We are looking to recruit dynamic and compassionate individuals who are passionate about making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of our care experienced young people. As a Personal Advisor, you will:

• Work directly with young people to build trusting, supportive relationships
• Help them navigate challenges linked to their early life experiences
• Support them to achieve their goals, aspirations and independence
• Work collaboratively with partners and colleagues to deliver the best outcomes
  
  Experience of managing a caseload and working with vulnerable young people
• A positive, proactive "can-do" approach
• The ability to motivate, guide and empower young people to overcome barriers
• A strong commitment to relationship-based, restorative practice
Above all, you will be young person-centred in everything you do, with a genuine passion for helping young people thrive and succeed in their communities. If you're committed to making a real difference and want to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you. Please note: A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role.

About Dudley Council It's an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve. At Dudley Council we have a 'one council' ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities. We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of 'Forge a Future for all' www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves. In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:
• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark
• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services
• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people
• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums
• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents
• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents