Team: Leaving Care Service

Length of Assignment: 12 weeks, with the possibility of extension

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:45 am to 5pm; Friday, 8:45 am to 4:00 pm

Additional Requirements: Driving licence required; Enhanced DBS check, including Adults' and Children's Barred Lists.

About the Role

Are you passionate about empowering young people to build confidence, develop independence and achieve positive outcomes as they transition into adulthood? This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of care leavers by providing practical guidance, personalised support and consistent professional relationships during a pivotal stage of their lives.

As a Personal Advisor, you will manage a diverse and often complex caseload, supporting young people to identify their needs, set meaningful goals and develop the skills and support networks needed for independent living. You will work with current and former asylum-seeking children and young people, individuals with unresolved immigration status, young people with disabilities and others with a range of individual circumstances.

Working collaboratively with families, social care professionals and partner agencies, you will develop outcome-focused pathway plans, encourage young people to participate in decisions affecting their lives and help ensure their voices remain central to the support they receive. This 12-week assignment, with the possibility of extension, offers an opportunity to contribute to a service focused on trust, inclusion, resilience and positive futures for care leavers.

Responsibilities of the Personal Advisor

• Caseload management: Manage a diverse and complex caseload of care leavers, ensuring that individual needs are understood and appropriate support is provided.
• Needs assessments: Undertake assessments to identify each young person's circumstances, strengths, support requirements and aspirations, using the findings to inform tailored interventions.
• Pathway planning: Prepare, review and update clear, SMART and outcome-focused pathway plans in accordance with relevant statutory guidance, organisational procedures and individual needs.
• Promoting independence: Support care leavers to develop the confidence, practical skills and resilience needed to move towards independent living and a successful transition into adulthood.
• Goal setting and achievement: Work collaboratively with young people to establish realistic goals, monitor progress and address barriers to achieving their desired outcomes.
• Multi-agency working: Coordinate with social workers, families, community organisations and other professionals to promote joined-up support and improve outcomes for young people.
• Building trusted relationships: Establish consistent, professional and supportive relationships that encourage engagement, trust, confidence and constructive communication.
• Inclusive, person-centred support: Recognise and respond to the diverse needs of care leavers, including young people seeking asylum, those with unresolved immigration status and young people with disabilities.
• Participation and advocacy: Encourage young people to express their views, participate in decisions about their future and contribute to the wider development of the Leaving Care Service.
• Independent practice: Work directly with young people and, where appropriate, their families, using professional judgement to provide guidance and coordinate effective support.
• Reporting and documentation: Produce clear, accurate and concise reports, maintain appropriate records and communicate relevant information to support effective care planning and decision-making.
• Professional collaboration: Use supervision, discussions with managers and team collaboration to consider complex situations, assess options and make informed decisions.
• Continuous professional development: Take responsibility for ongoing learning, undertake relevant training and maintain appropriate professional boundaries in line with organisational expectations.

Skills and Background of the Personal Advisor

Relevant experience of the Personal Advisor

• Experience supporting young people, care leavers or vulnerable individuals within social care, youth services, leaving care or a related support environment.
• Experience managing a caseload and coordinating support around individual needs and circumstances.
• Understanding of needs assessments, pathway planning and the challenges young people may face when transitioning to adulthood.
• Experience working collaboratively with families, professionals and partner agencies to achieve agreed outcomes.

Knowledge and technical skills of the Personal Advisor

• Understanding of the leaving care framework and relevant statutory guidance, including the purpose of pathway plans.
• Ability to develop SMART, person-centred plans that focus on measurable outcomes and increasing independence.
• Awareness of the diverse experiences and support needs of care leavers, including young people seeking asylum, those with immigration-related uncertainties and those with disabilities.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, prepare concise reports and communicate information clearly.
• Understanding of professional boundaries, confidentiality, safeguarding responsibilities and appropriate escalation of concerns.

Communication and interpersonal skills of the Personal Advisor

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage young people respectfully and build trust over time.
• A person-centred and inclusive approach that recognises individual strengths, preferences, backgrounds and aspirations.
• Ability to encourage participation and help young people make informed decisions about their lives.
• Confidence working independently while recognising when advice, supervision or additional professional input is required.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise a complex caseload and meet deadlines.

Essential requirements for the role of Personal Advisor

• A valid driving licence, as specified for the role.
• Willingness and ability to complete the required pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and the applicable barred-list checks.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining appropriate professional standards.

Assignment Details and Checks for the Personal Advisor Role

• Duration: 12 weeks, with a possible extension.
• Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:45 am to 5pm; Friday, 8:45 am to 4pm.
• Background checks: Enhanced DBS, including Adults' and Children's Barred Lists,

Make a Difference to Young People's Futures

As a Personal Advisor, you will help young people navigate the transition to adulthood with greater confidence, support and direction. Through trusted relationships, effective pathway planning and coordinated professional support, you will contribute to helping care leavers make informed choices, develop independence and work towards their personal goals.

If you are committed to empowering young people, building meaningful relationships and delivering practical, person-centred support, this Personal Advisor role offers an opportunity to make a positive difference during an important stage of their lives.

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