Personal Advisor
Details
- Reference: SCC/TP/287945/1375
- Positions: 1
- Salary: £35,730 to £38,585 per annum
- Category: Care - Children and Young People
- Contract type: Permanent
- Working hours: 36 hours per week
- Posted on: 10 July 2024
- Closing date: 4 August 2024
- Directorate: Children, Families & Lifelong Learning
- Location: Woking, Surrey
Description
The starting salary for this full-time, permanent position is £35,730 per annum based on a 36-hour working week.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Personal Advisor to join our Children with Disabilities Service, based in Woking. This role is open to hybrid working meaning you aren't required in the office 5 days a week. We'd welcome a conversation with the successful candidate on what hybrid working may look like for you.
Please note, the contractual location for this role is currently Quadrant Court, however it is our intention to move within the local area to Victoria Gate in Central Woking later this year.
Rewards and Benefits
- 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
- Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
- An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
- Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
- Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
- A generous local government salary related pension
- Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
- 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
- Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
About the Team
The Children with Disabilities Team purpose is to work with and provide support to children and young people who have severe and profound disabilities. Some of the children and young people are Looked After and we operate an 18 – 25 years service to those who have ceased to be looked after by the local authority and who are eligible for a service as per the Children Leaving Care Act 2000 and/or The Children and Social Work Act 2017. Our vision is to support eligible disabled young people to achieve their potential as they make their transition to adulthood. We work closely with Transition colleagues in Adult Social Care and with colleagues in Health to support early planning for independence and appropriate accommodation when young people reach 18.
About the Role
As a Personal Advisor you will case hold young people with severe and profound disabilities with complex needs and care arrangements. You will 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. You will work across CWD and the Transition team to ensure that young people are supported to be as independent as possible and to ensure that their care and support needs are addressed by adult services.
Working closely with the Team Manager and the wider team, you will make a personal contribution to a collective endeavor, creating the conditions for success and actively contributing to the development of the service. 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.
As a Personal Advisor you will be able to recommend services that the local authority may be 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 Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
- Ability to develop and sustain good working relationships with young people with complex disabilities and/or health needs and their families
- A good working knowledge of relevant legislation (The Children Act 1989, Children Leaving Care Act 2004, Care Act)
- Ability to work to defined reporting standards, ensuring that reports are structured and evidence based
- An awareness of current issues relating to preparation for adulthood and transition planning
Contact Us
Please 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 Melanie Carroll by e-mail at Melanie.Carroll@surreycc.gov.uk.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 4th August 2024 with interviews to follow.
An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Our Values
Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values.
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 Commitment
Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:
- The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
- The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form
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.
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