Young Person Adviser
- Employer
- Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
- Location
- Dudley, West Midlands
- Salary
- £24,073 to £26,732 per annum
- Closing date
- 23 May 2019
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- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Advice & guidance jobs, Education / Special educational needs, Rights & participation, Training & workforce development, Youth work, Foster care / adoption
- Sector
- Local authority central children's services, Local authority social services, Young Adults
Job Details
We are recruiting for 2 full-time Young Person Advisers to work within a stable but expanding Care Leavers' team.
The post holder will work to achieve the best possible outcomes for care leavers, supporting their transition into adulthood and independence from local authority care.
Hours: 37 per week
Location: Saltwells Education Centre, Netherton
To manage a caseload in conjunction with a social worker for young people when they are Eligible Care Leavers, and once they cease to be looked after hold full case responsibility. Working with Care Leavers' up to the age of 25, line with Statutory Requirements. This will include providing advice and support (including practical support ) for care leavers to develop their independence skills and facilitate a smooth transition to adulthood.
You will be responsible for the co-ordination and review of individual Pathway Plans, in line with The Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 & Care Leavers (England) Regulations 2010 so young people are provided with the services they need to enable them to achieve their aspirations.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; therefore the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.
It is a council requirement to have Business Use Car Insurance and a valid MOT certificate (For cars over 3 years old)Driving License will be subject to checking with the DVLA.
For further information please contact Deirdre Chin or Sam Thornton via email at deidre.chin@dudley.gov.uk or samantha.thornton@dudley.gov.uk
NB. We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications.
Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.
If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk
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If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk
For further information on Dudley Children's Social Care please go to the attached link:http://www.childrenservicesjobs-dudley.org.uk/
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Company
The directorate of children’s services is the part of the council with lead responsibility for services to children and young people.
Who we are and why we exist?
We are focused on improving the outcomes for all children and young people in Dudley. Our work is based on the framework within the Children’s Act 2004 and Every Child Matters – Change for Children incorporating the five key outcomes:
- staying safe
- being healthy
- enjoying and achieving
- making a positive contribution
- achieve economic well-being
What do we do?
We have a statutory responsibility for leadership within and beyond the Council, to make changes in practice to improve outcomes for all children and young people. The directorate must also listen to and involve children and young people and champion their interests across and beyond the Council.
The directorate of children’s services aims to deliver integrated services to children and young people.
- Website
- http://www.dudley.gov.uk/jobs
- Telephone
- 01384 818145
- Location
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Westox House
1 Trinity Road
Dudley
West Midlands
GB
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