Personal Advisor

Job Title: Personal Advisor

Specialism: Children's Social Care

Location: Peterborough, UK

Salary: £24 per hour

Type: Locum (Ongoing) | Full Time or Part Time

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Personal Advisor within Children's Social Care in Peterborough, topping up your earnings with an impressive £24 per hour. Open to both full time and part time candidates, this locum role promises flexibility and control over your schedule. If you want to make a meaningful difference while thriving in a dynamic work environment, this could be your perfect fit!

Perks and benefits

• Hybrid Work: Experience a perfect blend of remote work and office collaboration, offering you flexibility and enhancing work-life balance.
• Competitive Pay: Benefit from an attractive hourly rate that recognises your valuable contributions.
• Flexible Schedule: Choose between full time and part time work arrangements to suit your lifestyle and commitments.
• Professional Growth: Access a wealth of training and development opportunities to boost your career prospects in social care.
• Networking Opportunities: Engage with professionals across multiple disciplines, enriching your personal and professional network.

What you will do

• Collaborate as part of the Leaving Care Service in Peterborough to continually enhance and improve services for children, young people, and their families.
• Work alongside colleagues within Children's Social Care ensuring consistent practices across the county, fostering a supportive and collaborative culture.
• Partner with children, young people, parents, carers, and external agencies to deliver targeted support that improves outcomes within the community.
• Place young people leaving care at the heart of all practices and processes, ensuring timely support and resource optimisation.
• Collaboratively assess, plan, and intervene with care leavers and their families alongside a range of partner organisations.
• Manage a caseload in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, and relevant legislation.
• Utilise both manual and computerised systems to record confidential information and manage case records efficiently.
• Participate in and contribute to meetings, reviews, and panels across various settings including district councils and healthcare institutions.
• Adapt to user needs through flexible working, including lone working and unsocial hours when necessary.
• Safeguard vulnerable young people by maintaining awareness of relevant principles and communicating concerns to line management.
• Deliver services aligned with the Children Act Guidance particularly around transitions to adulthood for care leavers.
• Assess and support care leavers' financial needs and assist with budgeting for accommodation and maintenance.
• Undertake assessments, data entry, reviews, and maintain detailed records in line with organisational policy.
• Engage in self and peer professional development activities through practice observations and structured supervision.
• Stay updated with the latest legislation, policies, and practises to deliver services effectively within delegated safeguarding frameworks.
• Prepare reports and documentation for various meetings and decision-making forums as needed.
• Plan and record Pathway Planning meetings to ensure young people receive appropriate guidance and support.
• Make home visits and attend meetings at various external locations as per organisational standards and procedures.
• Ensure service delivery is inclusive, addressing diversity and social justice issues.

Working in Peterborough offers a wonderful balance of historical charm and contemporary living, with a vibrant community, abundance of green spaces, and excellent transport links. It is a fantastic place to advance your career while enjoying quality leisure and cultural amenities, making it an ideal spot for both work and play.

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