Personal Advisor Leaving Care #WFD

Adults, Challenging Behavior, Children, Childrens Social Care, DBS, Housing, Leaving Care, NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, Residential, Residential - Adults, Skills, Support Worker, YOT - Youth Work, Youth Work, Youth Worker
Wakefield
May 30, 2025
£18 - £20 / hour
Interim / temporary

Job Description

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

Key Responsibilities:

Personalised Support: Provide one-to-one guidance, practical assistance, and emotional support to care leavers.

Needs Assessment: Support ongoing assessments to ensure care plans remain tailored and effective.

Pathway Planning: Contribute to and maintain Pathway Plans that guide young people toward independence.

Access to Resources: Assist young people in accessing education, training, housing, employment, and healthcare.

Empowerment & Advocacy: Encourage informed decision-making, self-advocacy, and ownership of their future.

Transition Support: Help young people navigate the shift from adolescence to adulthood, promoting independence.

Essential Requirements:

Qualifications:

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (must be clearly stated on the CV)

Knowledge:

Understanding of the challenges faced by young people transitioning to adulthood

Familiarity with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and related legislation

Awareness of safeguarding principles and procedures

Experience:

Recent experience (paid or voluntary) working with care leavers or vulnerable young people

Proven ability to work effectively within a team

Experience of working collaboratively with other agencies

What’s on offer for the Support Worker

· Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly!

· Excellent management structure with experienced leaders

· Desirable location with excellent transport links

· A stable and well-supported working environment

You must have:

  • Post qualified experience.

  • Enhanced DBS/Update service.

  • References required for the last 5 years of employment.

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

  • Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.

  • Competitive Rates of pay

  • In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support

  • Enhanced DBS completed.

  • Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team

  • An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant

  • Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

If you would like to find out more information about this role, or the other opportunities Semester.co.uk have available feel free to click the ‘Apply’ button**

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