Personal Advisor

The Personal Advisor role sits within the Leaving Care Team and provides support to young people, aged 18 - 25 years (who have ceased to be looked after by the local authority and who are eligible for a service as per the Children Leaving Care Act 2000 and/or The Children and Social Work Act 2017. The vision is to support our young people to achieve their full potential as they make their transition to adulthood. As a Personal Advisor (PA) you will be allocated to young people, and participate in the assessment and preparation of the Pathway Plans for those who are eligible. The Pathway Plan sets out the young person's aspirations regarding education, accommodation, health, social relationships taking into account any specific needs. For Separated Young People; this will also include how their immigration status may impact on other areas of their life. 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.

• 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 Separated Young People, 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 either a voluntary or professional setting.
• You enjoy talking with, listening to, and developing effective working relationships with young people, including those who we struggle to engage
• 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
  
  At Northamptonshire Children's Trust, children, young people and families are at the heart of all we do - in every decision we make and every action we take. Our mission is driven by the unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes for them. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils.
Our workforce are our most valuable asset and are pivotal to making the services and support we offer to children, young people and families who need us to be the absolute best we can be. We value our colleagues and empower them to be able to do the best job of their lives every single day, working in a culture of support and kindness where achievements are celebrated and creativity is very much welcomed. At NCT equality, diversity and inclusion are part of us and in everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and thrive in our organisation. We are a disability confident employer and have a commitment to care leavers who we guarantee an interview if they meet the essential criteria. Join our dedicated team and be a part of an organisation where your work makes a real difference.

We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:
• 28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years
• Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
• Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.
• Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.
• 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
• Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities
• Subsidised town centre car parking scheme
What will you be doing? Working with the Practice Manager, Team Manager and the team you will make a personal contribution to create the conditions for success and actively contribute to the development 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. We also run a regular programme of events and groups for our young people to support them to develop new skills. Alongside your allocated Young People, you will be required to carry out duty on a rota basis. You will benefit from the support of an experienced Practice Manager who will undertake regular supervision and case discussion.