A. A personal adviser (PA) acts as a focal point to ensure that a care leaver who is a "relevant", "eligible" or "former relevant" child is provided with the correct level of support by the local authority.
The appointment of a PA is a statutory duty. There is no prescribed professional qualification required of a PA; however, they should have a working knowledge of the issues a care leaver might face as they make their transition into adulthood, and the legal framework in relation to this.
A. PA could be a person specially employed by the local authority, or they could be someone already involved in the young person's care.
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