Personal Advisor

Personal Advisor - Leaving Care ServiceLocation: Office-based attendance required three times weekly with flexible/agile working arrangementsHours: 9.00am - 5.00pmSalary: £27 P/H

Important Requirement:Applicants must have experience working with Leaving Care (LAC) cohorts. This is essential for the role.

Role Overview:We are seeking a committed and empathetic Personal Advisor to join our Leaving Care Service. The successful candidate will support young people in care to make a successful transition to adulthood, ensuring they are safeguarded and equipped for independence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Care Leavers in their transition to independent living.

• Contribute to the assessment, formulation, implementation, and review of Pathway Plans through direct engagement with young people.

• Advise and assist Care Leavers in developing practical skills, maintaining tenancies, and managing their finances.

• Provide coaching and motivational support to enhance young people's confidence and self-esteem.

• Safeguard Care Leavers through regular contact, ensuring engagement in suitable accommodation, education, training, or employment aligned with their aspirations.

• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to coordinate service provision and encourage young people's active engagement.

• Participate in the duty rota, completing duty tasks at least three times per month.

• Attend team meetings in person.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Educated to A-Level standard (or equivalent), or possess substantial experience of working directly with children, young people, their families and carers to achieve positive outcomes.

• Good verbal and written communication skills, appropriate to a statutory setting.

• Strong organisational abilities to balance direct work, administrative duties, and statutory processes effectively.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively with professionals, families, and community members to facilitate change.

• Skilled in needs assessment, planning, and supporting transitions to independence using SMART objectives.

• Experience working with vulnerable children, young adults, and families in accordance with statutory guidance, including the Children Act 1989 and Leaving Care Act 2000.

• Previous employment in health, housing, youth services, or employment services where transferable skills have been developed.

Top Five Key Skills:

1. Needs assessment and support planning.

2. Direct engagement and motivational coaching.

3. Safeguarding vulnerable young people.

4. Collaborative multi-agency working.

5. Time management and organisational efficiency.