Young Person’s Advisor

The Young People's Service provides core services to Looked After young people and young people leaving care between the ages of 15 and 25. Also young people aged 16 who are assessed as being in need. The post holder will undertake the duties of a Young Person's Advisor as set out in the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 with responsibility for a caseload of young people, whose assessed needs are commensurate with the grade of the post, with the aim of achieving improved outcomes for them. The main area of responsibility for the Young Person's Advisor will be to work in partnership with young people, their families/carers and a range of agencies, in order to identify and meet the needs of those young people. •To fulfil the role of a Young Person's Advisor as set out in the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 with responsibility for a caseload of young people whose assessed needs are commensurate with the grade of the post in terms of their complexity. •To provide a service to young people, including assessments of need, contributing to more complex assessments where appropriate; preparing and implementing pathway/care planning, reviews, co-ordination of services, advice and support. •To work in partnership with young people, their families and careers in constructing plans that focus upon the young person's strengths and wishes. •To support qualified practitioners in the implementation of specific tasks within a young person's pathway/care plan. •To support young people in accessing and sustaining appropriate education, training and employment opportunities. •To support young people in developing a healthy lifestyle and enable them to access appropriate health and promotion services. •To ensure that the young people's accommodation needs are met. •To ensure that young people's life chances are enhanced and that they have access to a wide range of opportunities. •To work effectively and creatively with colleagues within the County Council and with partner agencies from the statutory, voluntary and independent sector, in order to meet statutory requirements. •To ensure that accurate records are maintained which reflect decision making and to prepare and present reports where appropriate. •To ensure that young people and their views are at the centre of the service and promote their participation in all aspects of service delivery. •To participate in service developments designed to maximise young people's engagement, promote the quality of services and improve outcomes for young people. •Any other duties as reasonably requested by managers. Requirements: NVQ Level 4 or HNC in relevant discipline Full UK driving license Enhanced DBS If you are interested in this please contact DAYNA on 01772 208964 Thank you