Leaving Care Personal Advisor (part-time)

We are looking for a committed individual to join our small, friendly local authority as a Leaving Care Support Worker. In this varied and rewarding role, you will play a crucial part in enhancing the lives of care leavers aged 16 to 25. To succeed in this position, you should have excellent communication skills and the ability to connect with young people, their families, and partner agencies effectively. Creativity and perseverance are essential for finding innovative solutions to challenges, while strong organizational skills will help you manage multiple tasks and adapt as needed. The Leaving Care Team is a dedicated group focused on providing essential support to ensure the best outcomes for our young people and care leavers. Our leadership understands the importance of creating a secure environment for social care workers to thrive. In this role, you will conduct holistic assessments for young people returning to the service post-21 and organize positive activities while... coordinating education, training, and employment opportunities for care leavers. You will also lead specific projects aimed at increasing employment opportunities, reducing social isolation, and expanding available resources. Promoting the Leaving Care Service to partner agencies is a key part of the job, and you will need to work flexibly to meet the needs of young people, which may include occasional travel and evening work. Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. Our benefits include… • Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ service (pro rata for part time). • Annual leave purchase policy. • Opportunities for flexible and agile working, to support our employees’ work-life balance. • An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks including sports and social clubs. • Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. • Career development through internal and external training opportunities. • Local government pension scheme. • Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme). • A great office location next to travel links and the regenerated town centre. • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees’ health and wellbeing. • Staff dental and health plans. • Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. • Supermarket discount Interview date Interviews will be held on Wednesday 23 October 2024 Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment. We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible. Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration. Want to ask us a question? For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: Laura Byron, Assistant Team Manager, Leaving Care team: 01344 355039 At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details. Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process. We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis. No agencies please Apply Job!