Regulation 8 Functions of personal advisers
A personal adviser has the following functions in relation to the category 2, category 3 or category 4 young person for whom they are appointed—
to provide advice (including practical advice) and support,
where applicable, to participate in the assessment and the preparation of the pathway plan,
to participate in reviews of the pathway plan,
to liaise with the responsible local authority in the implementation of the pathway plan,
to co-ordinate the provision of services, and to take reasonable steps to ensure that the young person makes use of such services and that they are appropriate to the young person’s needs,
to remain informed about the young person’s progress and well-being, and
to keep a written record of the contacts with, and of services provided to, the young person.
In addition, where accommodation is provided for a category 2, category 3 or category 4 young person by the responsible local authority under section 109, 110 or 112 of the Act, the personal adviser must visit the young person at that accommodation—
within 7 days of the accommodation first being provided,
subsequently, before the pathway plan is reviewed under regulation 7(3), and
at subsequent intervals of not more than two months.