Personal Adviser

Salary: £32,076 - £33,945 per annum

Hours per week: 37 hours

Interview date: week commencing 29 April 2024

Children In Care Service – Empowering Young Lives

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Children in Care Team as a Personal Advisor.

Our children in care team which sit within care and placement services, provide a direct service to young people ( 16-25 year olds) preparing to leave care and those who have left care and are living in the community.

As a personal advisor, you will be responsible for working directly with young people. Having your own caseload, you will provide advice, information and support to both young people and colleagues. Developing close and effective working relationships with key agencies will be essential to facilitate a co-ordinated response to the needs of care-leavers and vulnerable young people.

We are looking for someone enthusiastic who ideally has experience of working directly with children, young people and families. You will have a good knowledge of the assessment process and supporting young people into adulthood. The ability to remain organised, and maintain accurate plans, reports and records is essential. You should be equipped with the ability to manage competing caseload demands and have a strong and genuine commitment to championing the needs of vulnerable children and young people.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.

Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity .

For more details, contact Samantha Heathcote, Locality Team Manager, at Samantha.Heathcote@wiltshire.gov.uk

This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion .

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