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Personal Adviser- Leaving Care

Teddar Limited

Personal Adviser- Leaving Care

£39728

Teddar Limited, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: eca9b156a5db4ed1bed89e35359f52bb

Full Job Description

  • To assess the needs of young people in order to determine the level of advice, support and assistance they will require in making the transition to independence.

  • To be responsible for the formulation, co-ordination, implementation, and review of Pathway Plans, which will identify how these needs will be met in order to maximise life chances.

  • To support children in care in their preparation for independent living, including supporting with Pathway Planning, education and accommodation needs.

  • To provide advice, guidance and practical and emotional support to care experienced young people individually and in groups.

  • Support accommodation providers and provide them with advice, guidance and practical assistance required to enable them to provide good quality accommodation for young people.

  • To facilitate the access to appropriate departmental resources and the resources of other agencies, partners and stakeholders to ensure plans are fully implemented.

  • Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion.

    At least two years working with adolescents, individually and/or in groups.

  • Tools and techniques, experience of different approaches, methodologies, models and direct work tools when working with children and young people.

  • Benefits for 16/24 year olds, awareness of the benefits and entitlements for young people over the age of 16 years including how to access these.

  • Careers, education and training for 16/24 year olds, direct experiences and/or knowledge of the options for post school education and training.

  • Responding appropriately to crisis situations, demonstrated ability to respond to complex situations in a sensitive, calm and professional manner.


    • Desirable
  • Children Act 1989 and Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000, an awareness of the legislation that underpins the service provided to children in care and young people leaving care.

  • Housing Issues, an understanding and/or experience of supporting people to access and maintain stable and suitable accommodation.

  • Health Issues, awareness of the health needs and issues young people maybe experiencing as they transition to adulthood. Ability to confidently support young people to access health services.

  • Health and Safety, experience in undertaking risk assessments and safety planning for children, young people and/or vulnerable adults.


    • Qualification:
  • NVQ Level 3, relevant work area or equivalent