Personal Advisor - Leaving Care TeamLocation: Croydon Rate: £29.72ph Umbrella (Pre) | £31.15ph Umbrella (Post) Caritas Recruitment is... Read more
Personal Advisor - Leaving Care Team
Location: Croydon
Rate: £29.72ph Umbrella (Pre) | £31.15ph Umbrella (Post)
Caritas Recruitment is currently recruiting for dedicated and passionate Personal Advisors to support young people transitioning from care into independent adulthood within Croydon's Leaving Care Service.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of care-experienced young people, helping them build confidence, develop life skills and access the support they need to thrive.
The Role
As a Personal Advisor, you will work closely with young people leaving care, providing practical guidance, emotional support and advocacy throughout their journey to independence.
You will be responsible for developing positive relationships, assessing individual needs and ensuring young people have access to appropriate services and opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Completing assessments and developing Pathway Plans tailored to individual needsSupporting young people with housing, education, training and employment opportunitiesProviding advice and guidance around independent living skillsMeeting regularly with care leavers to review progress and identify further support needsActing as an advocate to help young people access services and overcome barriersWorking in partnership with professionals, agencies and support networksPromoting positive outcomes and helping young people achieve their goalsContinuing to provide support to care leavers up to the age of 25 where requiredAbout You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Experience working with young people, care leavers or vulnerable adolescentsA good understanding of the challenges faced by young people transitioning to independenceStrong communication and relationship-building skillsExperience of assessment, planning and support workKnowledge of safeguarding principles and statutory responsibilitiesThe ability to work independently and manage a diverse caseloadA passion for empowering young people to achieve positive outcomesWhy Apply?
Competitive hourly ratesOpportunity to positively impact the lives of young peopleSupportive team environmentValuable experience within a Leaving Care ServiceOngoing contract opportunitiesIf you're passionate about supporting young people to achieve independence and reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.
Lisa Hallinan
[email protected]
07469 676076
Caritas Recruitment
Connecting talented professionals with opportunities that make a difference.
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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London, England, United KingdomTemporary
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