Young Persons Advisors Durham 5274846
| Posting date: | 28 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £14.13 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | per hour PAYE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 September 2025 |
| Location: | Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 6JQ |
| Company: | Triumph Consultants Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | Durham 5274846 and 5274847 |
Summary
What's involved with this role:
JOB TITLE: Young Persons Advisors
REF: Durham 5274846 and Durham 5274847
Pay rate: £14.13 per hour PAYE
Contract Type: Temporary, Anticipated 2 to 3 months
Working Arrangement: Not provided, assume office based
Basic DBS needed for this role, please include your details with your application.
The role:
On behalf of a local council, we are seeking two Young Persons Advisors for the UASC Team. This is an established team which provides strong support to young people in care and care leavers.
This role will involve being allocated young people to pathway plan and support them in settling into the local area and achieving housing, education and positive health and emotional wellbeing.
Ideally you will have previous experience of working with young people, ideally within a social care, education, or youth work setting.
Key Responsibilities may include:
Build positive, trusting relationships with young people in care and care leavers.
Support the development and implementation of pathway plans in line with statutory requirements.
Help young people settle into the local community, accessing housing, education, training, and employment opportunities.
Promote positive health and emotional wellbeing through tailored support and advocacy.
Work closely with social workers, carers, and partner agencies to provide coordinated support.
Encourage resilience, independence, and aspirations for each young person.
What the client is looking for:
Experience of working with young people, ideally within a social care, education, or youth work setting.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
An understanding of the challenges faced by unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and young people leaving care.
A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in practice.
The ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team.
How to Apply
Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.
Submit your CV in Word format.
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Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.
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Job Ref: Durham 5274846 and 5274847
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