Personal Advisor – UASC
Surrey County Council
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DescriptionThis role has a starting salary of £35,730 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.We are excited to be hiring new Personal Advisors to join our fantastic Asylum-Seeking Care Leaving team. The team is based in Reigate however Surrey County Council embraces agile working and therefore we offer hybrid working arrangements where you are expected in the office at least 2 days a week.Rewards and Benefits
About the TeamOur Service strives to make every young person and child count and this has been recognised both locally and nationally as recipients of the “PA Team of the Year” award by the National Care Leavers Benchmarking Forum alongside one of our Personal Advisors winning a “Star of Surrey” award. Our Service embraces a learning culture where we aim to learn and develop each other through support and training opportunities. Our teams have stable staffing and team members are valued for their hard work.The Team sits within the Looked After Children and Care Leaving Services and is being created in response to increasing numbers of both Unaccompanied Minors and Young People claiming Asylum whom Surrey County Council are responsible for.About the RoleAs a Personal Advisor (PA) you will hold a case of high risk and complex young people, and participate in the assessment and preparation of Pathway Plans for those who are eligible. The Pathway Plan sets out the young person’s aspirations regarding education, accommodation, health, social relationships and specific needs. For asylum seeking young people, how their immigration status may impact on these areas.Working with the Team Manager and the team, you will make a personal contribution to a collective endeavour, to create the conditions for success and actively contribute to the development and success of the service. Alongside this, you may be responsible for representing the Leaving Care Service at working groups, such as participation events and at Care Council meetings. You will also chair and lead the review of the Pathway Plan according to statutory requirements, including liaising with partners for young people living outside of Surrey County Council’s remit.As a PA you will be able to recommend services that the local authority maybe required to pay for, and while you would hold no direct budget responsibilities, you would be required to have an understanding of the finance policy. Alongside your caseload, you will be required to carry out duty on a rota basis.Shortlisting CriteriaTo be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
Contact usPlease contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.For an informal discussion please contact Benjamin Selsby by e-mail at .The job advert closes at 23:59 on 25/08/2024 with interviews to follow.We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.Our ValuesOur values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our .Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.Our CommitmentSurrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:
Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.Files to download
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£35730 per year
Reigate, Surrey
Sat, 03 Aug 2024 06:12:41 GMT
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