personal adviser - cared for team.

As a Personal Advisor, you will play a key role in helping care leavers achieve their goals, promoting their well-being, and empowering them to live independent, fulfilling lives. Your support will be crucial in areas such as education, employment, housing, and life skills development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain positive, trusting relationships with care leavers, offering advice and emotional support.
• Work collaboratively with young people to create and review Pathway Plans, outlining their goals and the steps needed to achieve them.
• Provide guidance on education, employment, training opportunities, and securing accommodation.
• Help care leavers access health services, benefits, and financial advice.
• Advocate on behalf of young people, ensuring they receive the support and services they are entitled to.
• Liaise with social workers, foster carers, housing providers, and other professionals involved in the care leaver's lives.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all statutory duties are met in line with current legislation.

Key Requirements:

• Experience working with children and young people, ideally within a care or support setting.
• Strong understanding of the challenges faced by care leavers and a commitment to advocating for their rights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust with young people.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies surrounding children in care and leaving care services.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (preferred).

Why Join Us?

• A rewarding career where you will make a real difference in the lives of young people leaving care.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Flexible working options and a strong commitment to work-life balance.

How to Apply:
Please contact Lara on 0191 211 1382

Join us in supporting care leavers in Carlisle as they build their futures with confidence and independence!

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.