Personal Adviser
CurrentAssess the needs of young people who are eligible for leaving care services by actively contributing to the assessment and preparation of the Pathway Plan so that young people are supported to achieve independent living.Contribute to the involvement and participation of young people in the development and delivery of their Pathway Plans and develop creativeapproaches that will fully engage young people in the process.Ensure that the Pathway Plan is reviewed at the prescribed intervals, and be responsible for convening additional reviews when circumstances significantly changeRevise and amend assessments to inform the Pathway Plan.To develop and explore new ways of working in partnership and collaboration with other agencies and professionals to enhance the lives ofthose moving to employment and independent living.To offer consultation and support to social workers and others who are actively involved with young people, developing co-ordinated and effective solutions to meet their needs as they move toward independence.Engage and motivate the young person as far as practicable, motivating them to accept and use resources effectively.Develop an awareness of financial management issues including welfare rights, to assist young people to develop individual financial capability.Undertake an advocacy role on behalf of young people and support them to attend interviews relating to their progress into education, employment and training and to complete CVs and application forms.Ensure that concerns relating to the safety and welfare of children, vulnerable adults or other people are brought to the attention of their manager.Carry out risk mitigating actions as directed or informed following a risk assessment.Accurately assess, evaluate and report on key outcomes for young people.