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    Housing Adviser - London, United Kingdom - AKTON Resourcing Ltd

    AKTON Resourcing Ltd
    AKTON Resourcing Ltd London, United Kingdom

    5 days ago

    AKTON Resourcing Ltd background
    Description

    Full time: 36/hrs a week £24.ASAP AKTON Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for a Personal Advisor in the Hillingdon area.

    To work in collaboration with qualified Social Workers to assess the needs of looked after young people preparing for adulthood and independence.

    To hold a caseload of 18+ care leavers, which will involve specialising in work with defined young people, for example, but not limited to; challenging behaviour, mental health, young offenders and unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people.

    To participate in the process of coordinating, preparing, implementing, monitoring and 6 monthly reviewing of Pathway Plans for all allocated young people.

    To fulfil the roles and responsibilities of a Personal Advisor as outlined in the local leaving care policy, procedures, and Local Offer.

    To advocate on behalf of young people and encourage and empower them in exploring and making decisions to fulfil their potential.

    supporting a young person to move their belongings, to help a young person buy essential items for their new accommodation using their Setting Up Home Allowance.

    To ensure a young person has the right access to eligible welfare benefits and other financial support they may be entitled to.

    To be part of a duty rota system and to work flexibly, including regular lone working and at times unsociable hours.

    To help organise and attend drop-ins and any relevant activities to engage young people 1. A professional qualification in a field relevant to work with young people of this age.
    This might be a youth work qualification, a post qualifying award, Connexions Personal Adviser diploma, social work, psychology, psychotherapy qualification or child care qualification
    Driving licence and vehicle
    Ability to travel independently

    A sound understanding of the principles of the Children Act 1989, 2004 relating to 16 to 21 year olds, the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 Regulations and Guidance, Asylum & Immigration Act.

    Understanding of safeguarding children and young people.
    Relevant experience working in Schools, Youth Centres, Community Centres, or other Local Authority experiences with children and families.
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