Personal Advisor (Dorset)

Job Title: Personal Advisor

Location: Dorchester (Hybrid)

Contract Type: Temporary

Salary: £21- £25 per hour DOE

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About Us

Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

About the Role

You will support young people aged between 16 and 25 years going through the asylum process. You will support young people aged between 16 and 25 years going through the asylum process. You will be working collaboratively with all partners to identify and meet individual’s needs, assisting young people to participate in pathway planning to ensure that their plans properly reflect their individual strengths, aspirations and needs.

What is the day-to-day of the role:

• Provide advice and guidance to young people aged 16 to 25 going through the asylum process.
• Deliver a full range of statutory responsibilities under the Leaving Care Act 2000.
• Work collaboratively with various partners, including solicitors and the Home Office, to support young people’s needs.
• Support young people in pathway planning and help them achieve their goals, addressing their unique strengths and vulnerabilities.
• Conduct home visits, community work, and meetings in Council offices, with occasional remote work.
• Travel as required across the UK to attend meetings, liaise with agencies, and provide support.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience delivering high-quality services to young people, families, or other vulnerable individuals.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, including the Leaving Care Act 2000, and issues affecting young people leaving care.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing circumstances, and respond appropriately
• Strong communication skills and a creative, solution-oriented approach
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in IT to support case management and record-keeping
• A valid driving license and access to a vehicle suitable for travel locally and nationally, as required by the role
• The position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

What can we offer you?

• A dedicated consultant for you to be in communication with and to look after your file. 
• A compliance officer to keep all aid with your documents and to keep everything updated.
• A Finance Officer to manage your money and ensure your payments are made on time.
• The best rates in the market. We continuously fight to get you the pay rate you desire. 

Please Apply below or call us on 0121 270 8878.

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