Personal Advisor - Leaving Care

Overview

To work as part of a team to plan, review and provide support to young people 16-25, both preparing to leave care and supporting into adulthood having left care. To have responsibility for a caseload of young people and ensuring their needs are met. To facilitate safety and stability for young people while helping them achieve independence at their own pace.

You will work with partners, for example, in Housing, Health and education training and employment to provide a high-quality service to our Care Leavers and work to meet their needs holistically.

• Have responsibility for a caseload of young people and ensure their needs are met.
• Plan, review and provide support to young people 16-25, both preparing to leave care and supporting into adulthood.
• Facilitate safety and stability for young people and help them achieve independence at their own pace.
• Collaborate with partners in Housing, Health, Education, Training and Employment to deliver a high-quality, holistic service for Care Leavers.

• Understanding of the challenges facing Care Leavers and how to mitigate adverse life experiences.
• Passion for improving outcomes for care leavers.
• Ability to work in a challenging and fast-paced environment.
• Confidence in report writing and ability to advocate on behalf of young people where necessary.
• Desire to work with young people and support a successful transition into adulthood.

Wigan Council has been voted 'Overall Council of the Year' at the APSE Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between supporting organisations.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It recognises that together we can achieve more for our communities by delivering two place missions: create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses, and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

Our environment provides regular training and development, with supportive managers promoting reflective work and a team of enthusiastic workers committed to providing the best possible service to young people. We are based in The Care Leavers Hub, which offers direct support to young people and facilitates a multi-agency working environment.