Uasc Personal Advisor - Swansea, United Kingdom - Swansea Council

Swansea Council

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Swansea, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

£27,852 - £31,099 per year. An exciting opportunity has arisen for us to employ a YPA (young person's advisor) to work with our UASC (unaccompanied asylum seeking children) care leaver population across Swansea and Neath Port Talbot.

Post title:
UASC Personal Advisor

Post number:
SS.72897

Salary:
£27,852 - £31,099 per year

Directorate/department:
Social Services

Further information:

We want to employ somebody who will be passionate and dedicated to helping this group of young people settle into life in Swansea and the UK.

This will include offering practical support, support and advice around their asylum claim, goal setting and developing plans that help them achieve these goals as well as ensuring there are aware of their rights and entitlements.

This YPA will hold a caseload of young people who are supported by either Swansea or Neath Port Talbot leaving care teams.

The role will be base in Information with the Swansea leaving care team with a plan in place for work to be regional across both authorities.

This is a new post and an exciting time to join the teams as we try to deliver a supportive and seamless service to our UASC population.

The post is initially agreed for a 12 month period with a view to it being extended if possible.

In Swansea we understand the need to nurture and support staff.

From the excellent induction process when you join us and throughout your time with us we will support your work and career.

Signs of Safety is our practice framework and we have used the reclaiming Social Work model to form small pods led by Practice Leads.

This supports good supervision and collaboration between staff.

Building positive respectful relationships with families, listening to young people and ensuring they are involved in decisions that affect their lives is at the heart of what we do.

Safeguarding

Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors.

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