Personal Advisor

What will you be doing?

As a Personal Advisor (PA) you will case hold high risk and complex young people and participate in the assessment and preparation of Pathway Plans for those who are eligible. The Pathway Plan sets out the young person’s aspirations regarding education, accommodation, health, social relationships and specific needs. For Separated Young children; how their immigration status may impact on these areas.

Working with the Practice Manager and the team you will make a personal contribution to a collective endeavour, to create the conditions for success and actively contribute to the development and success of the service. Alongside this, you may be responsible for representing the Leaving Care Service at working groups such as participation events and at Care Council meetings.

Alongside your caseload, you will be required to carry out duty on a rota basis.

You will benefit from the support from an experienced Practice manager who will undertake regular supervision and case discussion.

About you

• You have existing knowledge of the legislation concerning looked after children and the responsibilities of Local Authorities towards Care leavers. 
• You are aware of the legislation and practice in relation to unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, young adults and care leavers
• You have substantial experience of working with children and young people up to the age of 21 and 25 if they are in higher education in a voluntary or Professional setting.
• You find it easy to talk, listen to, and develop effective working relationships with young people, including those who may be difficult to engage or are challenging
• You are able to work flexible hours as required to meet young people’s needs, including some evening work and visits out of the county

We welcome the opportunity to speak to any interested candidates so please feel free to email: Liz.Williams@nctrust.co.uk  and they can agree a mutually agreeable time to call you.

Our benefits

We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.

We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:

• 2 Day Induction Programme
• Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities
• Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits
• A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions
• Local government Pension Scheme
• Heavily subsidised town centre car parking scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• 28 days’ annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years’ service
• Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Monthly quality supervision

About us

Northamptonshire Children’s Trust was established in November 2020 to deliver Children’s Services to the newly established North and West Northants County Councils. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils; this provides the organisation with unique opportunities to explore new ways of working and to be more agile and adaptable in its approach to service delivery. We are developing a culture that allows the very highest quality of professional practice to flourish and evolve, delivering at the cutting edge of new innovation.