Job Description

Job Introduction

Job Title: Outreach Personal Advisor

Salary:

30,599 - 32,456 per annum

37 Hours per Week

Location: Bromsgrove

Team: Outreach Service

Permanent / Fixed Term Contract

The Role: Outreach Personal Advisor

We are a dedicated Team that support our Children Looked After within the Worcestershire County Council who are 16-18 years old

. We

support

our young people in developing the skills required to successfully transition into adulthood.

We also manage and place young people in our in house placements, across the county and offer day to day practical support, advice and guidance

. We cultivate a safe and

inclusive

environment that fosters respect and value for our young people. We encourage and assist young people in setting their

individual

goals and aspirations.

Qualities you will need are:

De escalate situations and provide

emotional

support

to the young people.

Collaborative

working with the multi-agency team around the young person

Ensure the living accommodation we provide is maintained to an excellent condition, overseeing regular cleaning and maintenance activities

.

Preform routine checks of the accommodation

Maintain accurate and to up date records of key work sessions, risk assessments,

support

plans and any incidents.

Prepare regular reports of management and other professionals

Advocate for the rights and interests of the young person within the organisation and their community.

Attend meetings with wider professionals to ensure comprehensive

support

Address identified health and safety concerns

confidently

and effectively

Stay up dated with current legislation and training needs

You must have a willingness to travel across the County to meet the needs of the service, have a full drivers licence and access to a car to travel

independently

.

You will need to have a resilience to working under pressure and in some instances, emotionally charged situations

.

You must be a team player as well as having the ability to work under your own initiative, managing your own diary and proactive time management, being flexible to the needs of the service

On call duties including sleep in duties are mandatory, as well as weekend working on a rota basis, so this includes unsociable hours planned in advance.

For further information please contact: (Luisa Warren on 01905 844588 or lwarren3@worcestershire.gov.uk)

Benefits:

You'll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage

Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us? Children's Workforce Academy

Some of these offers include:

Great Holiday Entitlement:

As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you're successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!

Brilliant Pension Scheme:

The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.

Professional Learning & Development:

We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.

Flexible Working:

We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.

Equality & Diversity:

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: 16th July 2025

Anticipated Interview Date: 24th July 2025