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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in in South London, are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join their team and play a crucial role in their housing operations.   

Position: Young Person's Advisor
Rate: £12.59 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Contract Duration: Temporary (March 2026) with Possible Extension 

Purpose:

• The Young People’s Service supports Looked After young people, young people leaving care between the ages of 15 and 25, and young people aged 16+ who are assessed as being in need.

Key Responsibilities:

• The post holder will work closely with each young person, their carers, and a range of agencies such as housing, education and training providers, to support the young person’s transition to adulthood. Ensuring the young person is safeguarded and supported to achieve their goals and aspirations, including a home, education, training, or employment, financial independence and strong social networks.

Undertake planned and outcome focused direct work with young people individually and in group work to support each young person to reach the goals set out in their pathway plan including:

• Developing and enhancing skills for independent living, including managing finances.
• Finding a home.
• Accessing and sustaining appropriate education, training and employment opportunities.
• Ensuring financial support.
• Developing a healthy lifestyle and accessing appropriate health services and health promotion services.
• Sustaining relationships with family and friends, and participating in hobbies, leisure and social activities.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 1 year experience within a Legal Assistant role or equivalent.
• Level 3 qualification in a relevant children’s services field or equivalent.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Significant experience of direct work with young people (teenagers) in a social care, health, education, housing or youth and community setting.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment

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