Personal Advisor, £25ph, Leaving Care, London

Personal Advisor, £25ph, Leaving Care, London
Pertemps are seeking a Personal Advisor to join Hackney’s Leaving Care Service. This role will involve working closely with Social Workers, other Personal Advisors, and relevant agencies to ensure that young people aged 18-25 have the support they need for a successful transition to independence. As a Personal Advisor, you will manage a caseload of care leavers, helping to assess and develop Pathway Plans while connecting them with essential resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Case Management: Hold a caseload of up to 25 care leavers, providing tailored guidance and reviewing Pathway Plans in a timely manner.
• Collaborative Support: Work alongside the Virtual School, accommodation providers, and the PMU to support care leavers’ needs in education, housing, and independent living.
• Skills Development: Assist young people in preparing for independence by offering practical support and guidance in areas such as education, employment, housing, and financial management.
• Engagement & Organisation: Establish trusting relationships with care leavers, employing strong organisational skills to maintain timely updates and accurate records.

Qualifications and Experience

• NVQ Level 3 in Education or equivalent qualification in child and family training.
• Prior experience as a Personal Advisor in a statutory setting, or experience working directly with young people aged 18-25 in the community.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

 
If this sounds like the role for you, please contact Aishah Hassan on Aishah.hassan@pprsocialcare.co.uk for more information

This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:

• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to
• An easy registration process (all done online)
• Referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance managed for you
• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more

We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager