Personal Advisor (PA) – Care Leavers
Supporting Independence Team | Cheshire West and Chester
We are recruiting an experienced and passionatePersonal Advisorto join theSupporting Independence Teamwithin Cheshire West and Chester.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people leaving care by providing thesupport, advice, guidance and encouragementthey need to develop their independence and thrive into adulthood.
The Role
As a Personal Advisor, you will provide anindividualised, outcome-focused serviceto young people who are legally defined as care leavers.
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Build positive, trusting and professional relationships with care leavers.
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Assess and understand their individual needs, strengths, aspirations and goals.
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Work collaboratively with young people to developpathway plansand identify achievable next steps.
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Provide practical advice, guidance and support to help young people live independently.
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Support young people with areas such aseducation, employment, housing, finances, health and wellbeing.
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Help care leavers develop the confidence, resilience and practical skills required for adulthood.
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Advocate for young people and ensure theirvoice, wishes and aspirationsremain central to planning.
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Work alongside other professionals and agencies to ensure young people receive appropriate support.
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Monitor progress and review plans to ensure support remains focused on achieving positive outcomes.
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Empower young people to make informed decisions and realise theirfull potential.
About the Team
TheSupporting Independence Teamworks with care leavers across the Cheshire West and Chester area.
The role covers:
Ellesmere Port
Chester
Winsford
Northwich
Surrounding areas
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
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Experienced in working withyoung people or care leavers.
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Passionate about supporting young people to achieve independence.
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Confident building positive and meaningful professional relationships.
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Able to assess needs and developoutcome-focused support plans.
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Knowledgeable about the challenges faced by young people transitioning from care to adulthood.
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Able to advocate effectively for young people.
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Organised and able to manage their own caseload.
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Confident working with partner agencies and within a multi-agency environment.
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A strong communicator with good written and verbal communication skills.
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Resilient, compassionate and committed to achieving positive outcomes.
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Able to travel throughout the local authority area.
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A car driver with access to a vehicle.
Working Arrangements
Main office:The Portal, Ellesmere Port
Working pattern:Hybrid – combination of office and home working
Travel:Required across Cheshire West and Chester
Service:Supporting Independence Team
Role:Personal Advisor – Care Leavers
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