Personal Advisor, Barnsley Council

Personal Advisor, Barnsley Council
Pay rate £23.86 per hour 
Contract role  
Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Personal Advisor to work in a Care Leavers Team in Barnsley Council. 
 

• Provide a service direct to care leavers in terms of support, advice, advocacy and information reflecting their needs and the practice/focus of the respective social work team. Provide such direct support, guidance and interventions in consultation with Social Workers/Managers as identified in the assessment and review of the needs of care leavers via Pathway Planning. Responsibilities
• Provide support, advice and information to a range of service users, stakeholders and families, including the provision of practical assistance.
• To assist social work qualified practitioners in the undertaking of their duties relating to all forms of social care interventions as appropriate.
• Assist in the promotion of a range of matters to children in care and care leavers, either through group work or via one to one sessions that enhance life skills, independence and engagement with service users
• To act as named Personal Advisor for Children in Care and leaving Care.
• To act as procurer where necessary following relevant procurement guidelines and administrative systems.
• To provide verbal and written reports for use in the assessment and review process, including the provision of reports/statements which may be required in the family court process, child protection or pathway planning, needs assessment and common assessment processes.
• To undertake statutory visits in line with relevant legislation, guidelines and departmental procedures, record observations and implement appropriate interventions
• To assist in the assessment, preparation, implementation and review of Pathway Plans
• To maintain up to date recording of all actions taken and to maintain effective electronic case records and other administrative systems.
• To promote user involvement at all stages including their involvement in care and pathway planning and review.

Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Children’s Social Work
• Adult Social Work
• Service Manager
• Head of Service
• Team Manager
• Assistant Team Manager
• A wide range of housing roles
• Careers in SEND in local authorities

Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
Contact me on olivia.russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk or 07521053670 for more information.