Personal Advisor - London, United Kingdom - Hackney Borough Council

Hackney Borough Council

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Hackney Children and Families Services is on an exciting journey of evolution and innovation. We are committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for children across all areas of service provision.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Leaving Care Service as a Personal Advisor to work alongside Social Workers and Personal Advisors.

This role reports to the Consultant Social Worker.

Whether you have previously worked in a statutory setting as a Personal Advisor or have experience of working directly with young people aged 16-25 living in the community, we would like to hear from you.

The role involves working together with the Virtual School, accommodation providers and PMU in ensuring care leavers are supported and prepared for independence.

Good engagement and organisational skills are essential in holding a caseload of up to 25 care leavers and reviewing Pathway Plans in a timely way.

An Education qualification of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent child and family training is required.

An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

Assessment / Interview date: 28 & 30 March 2023

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved.

In order to achieve this, we look for people who are:
Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

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