Jobs, fresher vacancy - Band 4 Personal Advisor 16 • UK

Company: VANRATH

UK

Vanrath are recruiting for a Band 4 Personal Advisor 16+ on behalf of a large public sector body in Derry on a temporary basis.What's in it for you?Full time Monday to Friday 9am to 5pmTemporaryBand 4 £14.06phAbout your next employer To support young people who are leaving care by fulfilling Personal Adviser/Tenancy Support worker duties to a satisfactory standard in accordance with statutory requirements, Leaving Care Standards and the policies and procedures of the Trust.What you'll do Provide advice, including practical advice and support to young people leaving care and in aftercare as agreed in the pathway planOffer support in the form of mentoring to and advocacy on behalf of, the young person, where appropriateParticipate in assessing the needs of young people leaving care and contributing to preparation of pathway plansParticipate in reviews of the pathway plan and request revisions to the plan where appropriateLiaise with the Trust in the implementation of the pathway plan as requiredCoordinate the provision of services and to take reasonable steps to ensure that young people make use of such provisions.Stay in touch with young people and keep informed about their progress and well - being which will require the ability to work unsocial hours.Support young peoples' participation in pathway planning and help them to represent their own wishes and views.Promote young people's participation in the improvement and development of 16+ Services.Maintain written records of contact with young people in accordance with HSC Trusts policy and procedures.Participate in team meetings, regular supervision meetings and recognised training opportunities as agreed with the line manager.To assist the young person to negotiate with Statutory and other agencies including accompanying them to appointments where appropriate.About youMinimum of 2 years direct experience of engaging with adolescent young people or young adults (16-25 years old) on an individual or group basis, either in a paid or voluntary capacity.Experience and understanding of working in partnership with others, e.g. parents, GPs, teachers, youth clubs, PSNI etc. to meet the needs of young people.IND045 GCSE's at Grade A-C including English Language or equivalentIND04 To apply today contact Leanne Garrett in the strictest confidence.