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We are currently recruiting for 2 Leaving Care Personal Advisers to join our dedicated Leaving Care team in Gloucester on a permanent basis. You will join us as a Leaving Care Worker (Personal Adviser) and will work with a caseload of young people developing plans enabling young people to transition into adulthood.
Job Responsibility:
work with a caseload of young people developing plans enabling young people to transition into adulthood
work alongside Social Workers to ensure a smooth and supported transition when they come to leave care
work with young people, enabling them to develop independence skills
provide care leavers with practical and emotional support
work in a multi-agency manner, thus providing quality services and outcomes for young people, as they transition into adulthood and independent living
build up effective working relationships with a variety of young people from different backgrounds
supporting and leading group work sessions and encouraging and developing the participation of young people in shaping the services we deliver
Requirements:
a full driving licence and willingness to drive
DBS clearance (Enhanced Adults and Children’s)
What we offer:
flexible and agile working opportunities
25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service (pro rata for part-time staff)
option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family
supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone
an in-house Occupational Health service
employee discount scheme
links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network
career development and qualification opportunities
access to our Social Work Academy
Cycle to Work scheme (eligibility criteria and t&cs apply)
Green Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme (eligibility criteria and t&cs apply)