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About The Job
Salary : £33,945 - £36,648 per annum
Working Pattern : Full Time (37 hours)
Contract Length : Permanent
Location : County Hall North Horsham
We are looking for a number of Personal Advisors to join our Care Leavers Service. Due to an expansion in the service, we are looking to form a new team in Horsham to support the vital work this service does in the North of the County.
The Care Leavers service work with our care leavers between the ages of 16.5-25 in their transition to adulthood. Personal Advisors support care leavers to develop the skills needed to live independently and to be aspirational in identifying and achieving their goals, including healthy living, stable homes, and good educational opportunities.
Transitioning into adulthood is a challenging time for any young people. This is especially so for our Care Leavers who have often experienced trauma and may have complex needs including mental health, substance use and offending behaviours.
To succeed, you will be able to demonstrate personal resilience, to manage the emotional demands of this role and support our Care Leavers who may have experienced trauma, abuse, neglect, and discrimination.
You will be able to demonstrate you are able to respond calmly and sensitively to our Care Leavers who at times may be presenting challenging behaviours and in crisis situations.
There will be an occasional requirement to work flexibly outside of office hours to meet the needs of the care leavers. You’ll also need to be able to travel independently throughout the county, including to locations that are not always easily accessible by public transport.
There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public.
Experience and Skills
Key Skills :
Ability to recognise the limits of own accountability and responsibility, and to seek appropriate support, advice and supervision.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal format, including the ability to explain complicated and contentious information to a wide range of people and negotiate and persuade others to adopt a particular course of action.
Qualifications and / or experience :
For example, the transition from a supported living environment into a more independent environment.
Evidence of effectively prioritising work and meeting deadlines.
Rewards and Benefits
As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work they do.
In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive :
For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our Rewards and Benefits page.
Full Time
$76k-113k (estimate)
05/03/2024
08/08/2024
westsussex.gov.uk
HORSHAM, ENGLAND
3,000 - 7,500
<$5M
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