Personal Advisor

3-Month Contract Role with Local Authority Summary The Personal Advisor will provide high-quality support, guidance, and practical assistance to care leavers and young people transitioning into adulthood. Working within the Leaving Care Team, the postholder will manage a diverse and complex caseload, including former and current asylum-seeking young people, individuals with unresolved immigration status, and young people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Manage a complex and diverse caseload of care leavers and young people aged 16–25. Establish positive and trusting relationships with young people, supporting them to identify and achieve personal goals. Undertake comprehensive needs assessments and develop outcome-focused support plans that meet individual needs. Prepare, review, and maintain Pathway Plans in accordance with statutory guidance, ensuring plans are SMART, person-centred, and focused on independence.

Support young people in areas including accommodation, education, employment, training, health, finances, immigration matters, and emotional wellbeing. Work in partnership with social workers, housing providers, education services, health professionals, voluntary organisations, and other stakeholders to deliver coordinated support.

Essential Experience Required Experience of working directly with vulnerable young people, care leavers, children in care, or similar client groups. Experience managing a caseload and delivering person-centred support plans. Experience completing assessments, reviews, reports, and detailed case recordings. Proven ability to work with young people presenting complex needs, including those with mental health issues.

Essential Qualifications Required Relevant qualification in Youth Work, Social Care, Health & Social Care, Education, Community Work, or equivalent experience. Enhanced DBS Check with Adults and Children’s Barred List. Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle (or ability to meet travel requirements of the role).

Additional Information Working hours: 37 hours per week. Working arrangements: Mon to Thur 8:45 – 17:00, Friday 8:45 to 16:00. Length of Assignment: 12 weeks with possible extension. Additional Requirements: Enhanced DBS with Adults & Children's Barred List / Driver (Driving license required). We work on a bi-weekly schedule.

The role closes soon, apply ASAP.