Personal Advisor (Internal)

*Internal Applicants Only*

Salary: £37,035-£37,938

Hours: 37

Location: Carlisle

Contract: Permanent

Our Cared For and Care Experienced Team are looking to appoint a dedicated and committed Personal Advisor, to join a service that is passionate about our children and care experienced young people, they really are at the centre of everything we do!

Are you passionate about supporting cared for children and young people? Building positive, meaningful relationships, supporting young people with their finances, housing, education, employment and training, support around their health and emotional wellbeing as well as parenting. Overall, you will provide advice and guidance to ensure they can make positive progress in their live and support them to achieve their goals and ambitions.

If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Cared For and Care Experienced Team 3.

We have high expectations for each other and work to ensure that the wishes, feelings, views and aspirations of our children, young people and important people in their lives are at the heart of our practice. In return, we offer a supportive and friendly team environment, regular supervision and group supervision, ongoing training and development.

We have an experienced and aspirational management team who are accessible and supportive, working together to create the very best practice environment and practice outcomes for our children, young people and their families.

Here in Cumberland, we have 4 Cared For Children and Care Experienced Teams, made up of Social Workers and Pathway advisors supporting children and young people across the age range (between 0 to 25). Our teams are co-located with team bases in Carlisle and Workington, however we work closely together to ensure we provide the very best care and support.

If you are wanting to make a positive impact in the lives of our children and young people we would love to hear from you. For an informal discussion about the teams and service please contact team manager or Kath McCutcheon (kath.mccutcheon@cumbria.gov.uk).

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 06/12/2024

Interview date: 12/12/2024

This role is open to internal applicants only.

Our interview process can accommodate both in-person and virtual formats, with tailored options discussed upon invitation to the interview stage. Preferred for virtual interviews is the use of Microsoft Teams, currently available for new users at no cost. However, should you encounter any challenges accessing this technology, we are open to discussing alternative arrangements prior to the scheduled interviews.

The advertised salary includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and /or working conditions of the role.

DBS

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Children.

Keeping the people we work with safe

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expect unwavering commitment to this cause from our employees, volunteers, and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs). Together, we create a secure environment where every individual is safeguarded and respected.

We welcome applications from everyone

At Cumberland Council, we are dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce, striving to mirror the rich tapestry of the communities we proudly serve. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are devoted in fostering an inclusive, supportive culture that embraces and appreciates our unique differences.

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that applicants with disabilities, meeting the essential criteria for this position, are guaranteed an interview as part of our commitment to equal opportunities. Your diverse perspectives and talents contribute to our collective success.

We're also an Age Friendly Employer, meaning we commit to providing an inclusive workplace for people in their 50s and 60s and taking the necessary action to help them flourish in a multigenerational workforce. We recognise the importance of mature workers and aim to provide an environment on which they can thrive.

Reasonable Adjustments: We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know on; Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. We will ensure that these adjustments are made to accommodate your needs.

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