Cumberland Council's Leaving Care team is recruiting a permanent Personal Advisor to support young people as they move out of care. The work centres on building trusting relationships with care-experienced young people and coordinating support across education, housing and health. The post is child-facing, so an enhanced DBS check with the Children's Barred List applies, and guaranteed interviews are offered to care leavers aged 24 and under, disabled applicants and armed forces community members who meet the essential criteria.
What the job involves
- Build positive relationships with care-experienced young people leaving care
- Listen to young people's aspirations and coordinate the practical and emotional support they need to reach their goals
- Help young people navigate key decisions on education, employment and training
- Support young people to access housing and health and wellbeing services
- Help young people access the opportunities available to them
- Ensure young people's voices are heard within the Leaving Care team
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List
Other
- Alignment with council values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering and innovative
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
