Young Persons Advisor

Spencer Clarke Group are working closely alongside Durham County Council to provide them with a Young Person’s Advisor (YPA) to join their team on 3-month interim contract , likely to be extended. Contract – 3 Month agency contract with a view to being extended on an ongoing basis. Working Hours – Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm Rate of Pay – £12 per hour – Negotiable depending on experience. About the role : 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. Key Responsibilities: 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. In order to be considered you must: NVQ Level 4 or equivalent If you would like to be considered and meet the requirements, we would love to hear from you If you wish to be put forward for this role, please apply and contact Richard Shorrock Spencer Clarke Group Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency workers. WHY SPENCER CLARKE? Here at Spencer Clarke Group we provide workers with their own dedicated and experience consultant who provide extensive market knowledge As a First Tier Supplier across many local authorities nationwide, you will have access to jobs earlier than other agencies. Market leading referrals of up to £500 Free DBS checks Post Placement Aftercare