Overview
Personal Advisor – NN3 3QZ
Our Benefits
We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.
We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:
- 28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years
- Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health pension protection.
- Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave
- Employee Assistance Programme – We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.
- Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.
- Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits
- A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions
- Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities
- Subsidised town centre car parking scheme
About the role
Join Our Team as a Personal Advisor
Supporting Young People Towards Independence
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Personal Advisor to join our Leaving Care Team, supporting young people aged 16–25 who are currently in the care of the Local Authority or have left the care of the Local Authority. This role is guided by the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017.
About you
We welcome applications from individuals who:
- Have a strong understanding of legislation relating to looked-after children and care leavers.
- Are familiar with the needs and legal context of Separated Young People.
- Have substantial experience working with young people aged 16 –25 in either a professional or voluntary capacity.
- Are able to build meaningful relationships with young people, including those who may be harder to engage.
- Are flexible and willing to work evenings or travel outside the county to meet young people’s needs.
- Are strong team players
- Hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
When applying please ensure your supporting statement covers how you fulfil the essential criteria set out in the person specification as this will be used for shortlisting. You will need to provide a full employment history including any gaps since leaving full time education
About us
Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.
We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities.
Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion.
http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers
