Personal Advisers - Children & Young People

Job Summary

Give the next generation the best start possible

Every child in Lambeth deserves the very best start in life – and we’re determined to see that they get it. For that, we need nothing less than excellence from our Children & Young People’s service. The bar’s high, but with your drive and knowledge, we can make sure that outcomes for children and young people are the best they can possibly be. You’ll be working in a diverse borough, facing complex social care issues. But thanks to the support of our committed team of professionals, this could be the most challenging and rewarding experience of your career.

Personal Adviser – Children & Young People Services

£27,945 rising in annual increments to £32,532 pa incl. LW

Starting salary dependent on experience

You’ll help young people in our care make the transition to independent living. It’s a key role, where you’ll work directly with young people, their carers and various agencies to make sure there’s a fully integrated Personal Adviser and Aftercare Service available. Your aim is to promote young people’s welfare; to encourage them to act responsibly towards others and to take responsibility for themselves; and to see that any particular needs, such as cultural and linguistic background, are met. You should have worked with young people before and have a qualification in a relevant field: for example, Social Services, Teaching, Health, Connexions or Youth Work.

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for a standard/enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau. Further information about a disclosure can be found at www.crb.homeoffice.gov.uk

How to apply: Please visit our website www.lambeth.gov.uk to apply online. It is essential that your written application gives evidence or examples of your proven experience in each of the criteria marked as ‘E’ for Essential. Evidence of other areas will be sought at Interview and/or Test.

If you are applying under the two ticks scheme, you will need to give evidence or examples of your proven experience in the areas marked with “Two Ticks” on the person specification when you complete the application form.

If you experience any issues with your online application please email indicating the job reference number in the subject line of your email.

Closing date: Friday 17 February 2012 at 12 noon

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