The Role
Are you passionate about helping young people in need make a successful transition to adulthood?
If so, we have the perfect role for you!
Southwark Council is recruiting Personal Advisors to join our dedicated Care Leavers Service and play a key role in supporting young people as they transition into adulthood.
This role is full time, 36 hours per week.
About Us:
Our Children's Services is dedicated to providing outstanding support to vulnerable children and families in Southwark. Our systemically-informed, relationship-based approach prioritises the needs of each child, working purposefully with families to manage risk, promote positive outcomes, and create lasting change.
Our most recent Ofsted inspection was graded as ‘good’ in all areas. The children in our care said we are a “special council and are like a family to them”. Ofsted also said ‘Staff have access to a wide range of training and development opportunities. They report that they are very well supported by proactive, visible managers, who encourage them to engage in personal development. These events enable them to reflect and focus on making improvements to their practice. Caseloads are manageable, enabling workers to undertake effective direct work with care leavers.’
About the Role:
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and dedicated individual to work collaboratively with our young people. You will play a crucial role in supporting and empowering young people currently in care, as well as those who have left care and are eligible for leaving care services. Through practical and planned interventions, you will help them make a successful transition to adulthood.
Personal Advisors are vital members of our Children’s Services team, fulfilling a statutory function by working with care leavers (aged 18 to 25). You will befriend, advise, assist, to enable care leavers meet their goals by providing direct practical support, working within multidisciplinary networks within the statutory and non-profit sectors.
We are committed to continually improving outcomes for our children, including increasing the number of young people in education, employment, and training. We also aim to enhance our expertise in safeguarding young adults and ensuring good accommodation outcomes.
About You:
We are looking for a passionate individual who is determined to ensure that all Looked After Children and Care Leavers receive the best opportunities, support, and pathways to successful independence. Your primary goal will be to help our care leaver’s transition to adulthood through practical and well-planned interventions.
To succeed in this role, you will be:
- Organised and committed to working in co production with our young people, determined to deliver the services they deserve.
- Passionate about making a positive impact on care leavers' lives, working with our young people to set clear and SMART goals in their Pathway Plans and helping them achieve their ambitions.
- An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and influencing skills, able to collaborate effectively with our young people.
- Ability to record in a timely way with a first person approach.
For more information, please see the job description and person specification at the bottom of this advert.
Contact Details:
If you would like an informal conversation about this role, please contact Khalida Khan via email at Khalida.Khan@southwark.gov.uk
Additional Information:
A DBS check is required for this position.
Recruitment Timelines:
- Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 15th September 2024
- Shortlisting date: Week commencing 16th September 2024
- Interview date: Week commencing 23rd September 2024
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme:
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
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