Personal Advisor (Grade I) (Non-Qualified)

1. Purpose of Job:

Hold an allocated caseload and be responsible for the provision of direct services to care leavers. Personal Advisors will be responsible for managing complex and high risk cases and delivering high quality practice in all allocated cases to improve outcomes for young people from 17.5 years â€“ 25 years old and ensure a multi-agency approach to supporting vulnerable young people by working to national legislation, policy and guidance within London Borough of Barnet procedures and team/service plan objectives and standards.

The seven key roles of a Personal Advisor are to:

engage with young people to identify and address their needs, strengths and risks, complete Pathway Plans, offering information, advice, guidance, risk management and support on learning and career options and personal development opportunities, with a view to raising the aspirations and outcomes of each young person; to motivate, promote and sustain life quality improvements with each young person via creative direct work and utilising appropriate agencies and other linked professionals; work with and support education and training organisations and employers in meeting the needs of young people; develop and/or use a network of voluntary, statutory and community agencies, and commercial bodies to ensure a coherent approach to support for the young person; work with parents, carers and families to support young people in accessing learning and other personal development opportunities; manage information effectively to facilitate the process of meeting the needs and risks of young people; review and reflect upon own individual professional practice to achieve continuous improvement and actively engage and respond to monthly key performance data requirements