Personal Advisor

Service Care Solutions - Social Work

Posted 11 days ago, valid for 5 days

Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire DE14 2WE, England

£14 - £16.93 per hour

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Personal Advisor position for care leavers is based in Burton-On-Trent, DE14, offering a pay rate of £16.93 per hour.
This full-time role requires candidates to have at least two years of experience working with adolescents in social care or a similar setting.
The successful applicant will manage a caseload of young people aged 16+, assisting them with education, training, housing, and employment opportunities.
Candidates must possess a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, along with an NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People or a commitment to obtain it within two years.
This 3-month contract position, with the possibility of extension, is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people.

Personal Advisor – Care LeaversLocation: Burton-On-Trent, DE14Pay: £16.93 per hourHours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pmContract: 3-month contract with potential for extensionWe’re looking for a committed and compassionate Personal Advisor to support care leavers as they transition to independent living. Working with Staffordshire County Council’s Children & Families service, you’ll help young people build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.Key responsibilities:

Manage a caseload of young people aged 16+ who are leaving care
Support them with accessing education, training, housing, and employment opportunities
Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to achieve positive outcomes
Complete assessments, reviews, and reports within set timescales
Maintain accurate records in line with policy and procedure

About you:

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People or willingness to achieve this within 2 years
At least two years’ experience working with adolescents in social care, youth work or a similar setting
Knowledge of the care system and the needs of care leavers
Understanding of housing legislation, benefits system, and relevant safeguarding frameworks
Strong communication and advocacy skills

This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people. If you’re passionate about helping others and have the relevant experience, we’d love to hear from you.If you are interested or know of anyone who may be, send your CV to Kat at Service Care Solutions on or email me at .uk.Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

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