Band 4 Personal Advisor

Overview

Vanrath are recruiting for a Band 4 Personal Advisor 16+ on behalf of a large public sector body in Derry on a temporary basis.

• Full time Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
• Temporary
• Band 4 £ 14.06ph

To support young people who are leaving care by fulfilling Personal Adviser/Tenancy Support worker duties to a satisfactory standard in accordance with statutory requirements, Leaving Care Standards and the policies and procedures of the Trust.

• Provide advice, including practical advice and support to young people leaving care and in aftercare as agreed in the pathway plan
• Offer support in the form of mentoring to and advocacy on behalf of, the young person, where appropriate
• Participate in assessing the needs of young people leaving care and contributing to preparation of pathway plans
• Participate in reviews of the pathway plan and request revisions to the plan where appropriate
• Liaise with the Trust in the implementation of the pathway plan as required
• Coordinate the provision of services and to take reasonable steps to ensure that young people make use of such provisions.
• Stay in touch with young people and keep informed about their progress and well-being which will require the ability to work unsocial hours.
• Support young peoples  participation in pathway planning and help them to represent their own wishes and views.
• Promote young people s participation in the improvement and development of 16+ Services.
• Maintain written records of contact with young people in accordance with HSC Trusts policy and procedures.
• Participate in team meetings, regular supervision meetings and recognised training opportunities as agreed with the line manager.
• To assist the young person to negotiate with Statutory and other agencies including accompanying them to appointments where appropriate.

• Minimum of 2 years direct experience of engaging with adolescent young people or young adults (16-25 years old) on an individual or group basis, either in a paid or voluntary capacity.
• Experience and understanding of working in partnership with others, e.g. parents, GPs, teachers, youth clubs, PSNI etc. to meet the needs of young people.
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• 5 GCSEs at Grade A-C including English Language or equivalent

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To apply today contact Leanne Garrett in the strictest confidence.