Advice and Support Officer - London, United Kingdom - TPP Recruitment

TPP Recruitment

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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

J80608CB_ Posted: 21/11/2023

Expiring: 19/12/2023

Up to £18.13 per hour + holiday pay, hybrid working
City of London, London
Temporary

Role:
Advice and Support Officer

Location:
Central London (hybrid - required to travel to Central London once a month)

Pay rate:
£18.13 plus holiday pay

Employment type:
Temporary (part time)

Working hours: 28 hours per week - 4 days week (flexible on days)

Are you an experienced practitioner passionate about supporting children in care and care leavers?

Do you have a background in social work, counselling, advice and guidance or youth work services?

Join a national charity who are committed to putting children and young people first and empowers them to achieve their full potential.

Their holistic approach includes tailored advice, information, and support.

This role will predominately involve working from home with flexibility to be on site minimum once a month in Central London and occasional travel as and when required.

As an Advice and Support Officer you will be responsible for**:

Providing 1:1 support, and developing workshops to enhance young people's understanding of their rights
Provide advice and emotional support through various channels
Support a caseload of young people with more complex needs.
Lead the development and delivery of group workshops
Contribute to identifying themes for policy and campaigning work
Promote programmes in education and community settings
Address safeguarding concerns according to internal policy

To be successful for the role you will have:

Detailed, up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and local authority practice
Experience of successful direct work with children and young people
Knowledge of rights and entitlements for children in care and young care leavers
Experience in planning and delivering workshops to groups of young people
Proficient in providing advice and guidance over various communication channels
Experience advocating on behalf of vulnerable young people
Thorough knowledge of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

You will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check if offered the role as you will be working with vulnerable children and adults.

Due to the urgency of the roles a DBS on the update service would be an advantage.