Personal Advisor PO1
Haringey Council
Who You Are: You are a dedicated personal advisor, ready to take on the challenging and rewarding role of supporting young people transitioning into adulthood. You have a strong understanding of relevant legislation and are capable of managing an individual caseload effectively. Your background could be from a voluntary or statutory setting, but your passion for making a difference in young people's lives is paramount.
What the Job Involves: This role includes delivering a high-quality service for care leavers, implementing and reviewing pathway plans, and liaising with other organisations. You will actively work with parents, carers and other professionals, and maintain in-depth records. The role requires flexibility and the ability to manage emergencies on a rotation basis. You will be required to support care leavers in accessing accommodation, education, training and employment opportunities.
Skills:
- Qualifications in Health & Social Care (NVQ 3) - desirable
- Professional development within role
- Understanding of Children (Leaving Care) Act 1989 and related regulations
- Knowledge of issues faced by children in and leaving care
- Experience of working with young people in a supportive role - minimum 2 years
- Ability to initiate and produce effective reports
- Ability to respond to complaints professionally and in a timely manner
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work within a team
- Understanding of Council's policy on equality
- Proficient in IT systems, specifically Word and Outlook
- Ability to work flexibly with occasional early morning starts or late finishes