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This is a 3-month contract role with a local authority, aimed at providing high-quality advice, guidance, advocacy, and practical support to young people aged 17½ to 25 who are leaving care. As a Personal Advisor, you will manage a caseload of care leavers, including complex and high-risk cases, ensuring they receive the necessary support to achieve positive outcomes in education, employment, training, accommodation, health, finances, and independent living.
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Manage an allocated caseload of care leavers aged 17½ to 25, including vulnerable, complex, and high-risk cases.
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Build positive and effective relationships with young people to engage them in planning for their future and achieving their goals.
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Undertake assessments of need, risk, strengths, and aspirations to inform support planning and interventions.
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Develop, implement, monitor, and review Pathway Plans in partnership with young people and relevant agencies.
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Provide information, advice, guidance, and practical support on education, employment, training, accommodation, health, relationships, and independent living skills.
Experience:
- Experience working directly with young people, vulnerable adolescents, or care-experienced young adults.
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Experience managing a caseload and delivering individual support plans.
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Qualifications:
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Level 3 qualification or above in Social Care, Youth Work, Education, Housing, Community Work, Health and Social Care, or a related discipline.
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GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
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Enhanced DBS clearance.
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Additional Information:
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Working hours: 36 hours per week.
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Driving license required.
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Location: 34-36 Woodhouse Road, North Finchley, London, N12 0RG, United Kingdom.
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Work pattern: 2-3 days office-based.
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Bi-weekly schedule.
The role closes on 10th July 2026, apply ASAP.
To provide high-quality advice, guidance, advocacy, and practical support to young people aged 17½ to 25 who are leaving care
