Personal Advisors

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and adaptable Personal Advisor within Worcestershire's Care Leavers Service to support young people aged 17-24 who are preparing for, or are the process of, making the transition to independent living. As a Personal Advisor you will manage and support an allocated caseload of young people and ensure the provision of practical, personal, emotional and financial advice to support a successful transition to adulthood and promote independence.

You will develop effective working relationships with young people and partner agencies and be the key professional to your allocated young people, providing practical help and guidance to promote their safety and wellbeing. You will be responsible for keeping case records, developing young people s Pathway Plans, attending meetings and completing visits to young people at home and in the community;

always seeking to promote the best outcomes possible. We are looking for someone who is flexible and adaptable in their practice, someone who is professionally curious, passionate about helping young people achieve their potential and can work in line with corporate parenting principles. The Team is based at Pershore Civic Centre and is part of Children s Services. Although we are based in County Hall our Personal Advisors typically work in the community, county-wide and sometimes beyond.

There is variety to our work and no two days look the same. If you join us you can be confident in becoming part of a welcoming, supportive and innovative team.

While you are working hard, doing your best for the people of Worcestershire, we will do our best to provide an environment that supports and inspires you.

• Manage and support an allocated caseload of young people aged 17-24 to promote independence and successful transition to adulthood.
• Provide practical, personal, emotional and financial advice to support young people in transition.
• Develop effective working relationships with young people and partner agencies; be the key professional to your allocated young people.
• Provide practical help and guidance to promote safety and wellbeing; keep case records and develop Pathway Plans.
• Attend meetings and complete visits to young people at home and in the community; promote best outcomes.
• Work flexibly and adaptively in line with corporate parenting principles.

• Professional curiosity, enthusiasm for helping young people achieve their potential; ability to work in line with corporate parenting principles.
• Flexibility and adaptability in practice.
• Willingness to work in community and varying locations across the county.

• Great Holiday Entitlement: 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time), up to 31 days after 5 years; match your current entitlement up to 31 days if you join without a break.
• Brilliant Pension Scheme:
  Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Professional Learning & Development:
  Opportunities for learning and development to progress within the organisation.
• Flexible Working:
  Hybrid working to support work/life balance where possible.
• Equality & Diversity:
  Commitment to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebration of diversity.