Personal Advisor
London Borough of Bexley
About The Role
Bexley Leaving care team is part of Bexley Looked After Children and Permanence Service. The leaving care team works with young people aged 18-25 who were previously in care. Following ongoing assessments, the team provides information, advice, guidance, and support to enable young people to make a successful transition into adulthood.
The London Borough of Bexley is looking for a committed and self-motivated person to provide support and advice to care-experienced young people aged 18-25 as they make the transition from care to independence.
You will work within the Leaving Care team which is part of Bexley’s Looked After Children and Permanence Service. You will hold a case load of care-experienced young people providing 1:1 support and undertake the role of Personal Advisor as described in the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the new Children and Social Work Act 2017. This includes reviewing and updating the Pathways Plan.
The job is based in the Council’s Civic Offices, Bexleyheath but will involve meetings in other settings.
Candidate Profile
You will have at least one year experience as a Personal Adviser working with young people in a professional capacity, along with an understanding of the challenges faced by care-experienced young people as they transition to independence. You will also demonstrate enthusiasm and creativity in engaging with young people.
For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role please refer to the Person Specification within the attached Job Description.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
About Us
Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.
We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.
As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on [email protected]
This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees. The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.