Young Persons Advisor

We are currently looking to recruit 1 x Young Persons Advisor to join a team based within Durham.

Duties Of Role:

• Hold case responsibility for young people whose assessed needs are commensurate with the grade of the post in terms of their complexity.


• Work in partnership with young people to monitor and review their individual pathway plans.


• Undertake planned and outcome focused direct work with young people individually and in group work to support each young person to reach the goals set out in their pathway plan including:



• Developing and enhancing skills for independent living, including managing finances, Finding a home, accessing and sustaining appropriate education, training and employment opportunities.



• Developing a healthy lifestyle and accessing appropriate health services and health promotion services.



• Build positive and effective working relationships with young people. Maintain an awareness of each young person's wellbeing and progress through regular contact.



• To work proactively and creatively with professionals from within Durham County Council and with partner agencies from the statutory, voluntary and independent sector to ensure each young person has access to resources and services. Act as an advocate for young people where required.



• To promote and encourage full involvement, consultation and participation of young people in the development and delivery of the service.



• Ensure accurate records are maintained which reflect decision making. Prepare and present reports where appropriate.
  
  Must have previous, similar experience.


• Must have 5 GCSE's including English and Maths at grades A-C (5-9) or equivalent.