Southend-on-Sea City Council

R2R103569 - Personal Advisor Children Services - Fixed Term Contract March 26

Location UK-Southend-On-Sea
ID 2024-1321
Contract Type
Fixed Term Contract
Min Pay Rate
GBP £33,143.00/Yr.
Max Pay Rate
GBP £38,220.00/Yr.
Work Pattern
Full Time
Category
Social and Healthcare Unqualified
Work Model
Hybrid Working
Post End Date
9/9/2025

Your New Organisation

Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.

 

Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.

Your new role

Southend City Council are looking to appoint a full-time Personal Advisor within a month's fixed term capacity until March 2026.
The new Personal Advisor will act as the focal point to make sure that young people leaving care get the right support as they move into adulthood. The PA will be required to work closely with young people, to create personalised and tailored pathway assessments and plans. Act as an advocate for Care Leavers, promoting equal opportunities and supporting care leavers to access housing, education, employment and health to achieve positive outcomes.
The Personal Advisor will manage a caseload of separated migrant young people and Care Leavers, maintaining accurate records and working collaboratively to deliver high-quality support and services, as well as acting as a Corporate Parent and adhere to all duties set out in relevant legislation.
Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 3 days a week.

 

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this position, you must have previously worked within front line services, preferably with young people, along with a qualification within social work, careers, education or equivalent to NVQ Level 3.
You will need to have worked with vulnerable children and young people, have held caseloads and formulated assessments and SMART plans.
You need to have the ability to relate to young people in a purposeful but responsive manner and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the needs of young people. Along with this, you must have experience of working collaboratively with partnering agencies and have some knowledge and understanding of children and young people who are open to social care.

What you'll get in return

When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab.

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply online' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

 

If you would like a copy the Job Description, please Click here

 

If you are wanting further information that isn't in the JD, please contact Nathalie Nathalie.s@hays.com

Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.

All applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.

The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.

 

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