Personal Advisor

Overview

In this role you will lead as a Personal Advisor for care leavers aged 18–25, guiding their transition to independent adulthood. You’ll work with social workers to help young people build skills, confidence and independence while accessing education, employment, housing, health, and essential services. You will foster trusting relationships, advocate for care-experienced youths, and coordinate practical support to maximise outcomes. The position aligns with safeguarding duties and multi‑agency collaboration to support vulnerable young people. This role offers meaningful impact by shaping pathways toward independent living within a supportive team.

Pay / Benefits

• generous annual leave (pro rata)
• employee wellbeing support
• staff discounts (eye tests, travel, shopping, leisure)

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide ongoing support for care leavers aged 18–25
• Develop personalised pathway plans promoting independence and positive outcomes
• Provide specialist advice and advocacy to help navigate adulthood
• Support access to education, employment and training opportunities
• Assist with securing and maintaining suitable accommodation
• Coordinate with health, housing, education and voluntary sector professionals
• Safeguard young people and respond to concerns per procedures
• Promote wellbeing and safety in all interactions

Key requirements

• Relevant qualification (NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care) or substantial experience with young people
• Solid understanding of care leaver legislation, statutory guidance and procedures
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with young people, families and professionals

• strong interpersonal skills
• effective communication
• relationship-building
• knowledge of safeguarding procedures
• ability to coordinate multi‑agency support
• application of relevant legislation and guidance

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