Remedy Recruitment Group are currently seeking a Personal Advisor to work within a Leaving Care Team for a Local Authority based in West London.

Job Purpose

• The Personal Adviser acts as the young person's principal source of contact in any matter relating to the Pathway Plan and is accountable for the effective implementation of the Plan.
• The Personal Adviser will ensure the co-ordination of other agencies and individuals identified in the Pathway Plan and ACT as a focal point to make sure the young person has access to the appropriate services, including those provisions to enable them to develop some financial management capability.
• It is the role of the Personal Adviser to keep in touch with the young person,and to remain informed as to the young person's progress. The Personal Adviser must maintain a written record of their contacts with the young person, monitoring the effectiveness of services in preparing the young person for a time when they will move to greater independence or when they cease to be looked after. When a care leaver moves to new accommodation, the Personal Adviser must see them at that accommodation within 7 days of the move.

About you

• Experience previously as a personal advisor
• Strong knowledge of the Care Act and experience of working with a client group of 18-20 years
• Valid in date enhanced DBS

If you are interested and would like to find out more please respond to this advert with a copy of your updated CV. Alternatively please email your CV directly