Personal Advisor

Overview

Personal Adviser – Full Time, Permanent

The Post 21 Leaving Care team based at the Care Experienced Hub in central Bristol is looking for a Personal Adviser to lead statutory assessment, planning and support for care experienced young people from the age of sixteen through to adulthood.

• Lead statutory assessment and preparation of pathway plans.
• Coordinate delivery of services through relationship‑based support.
• Provide direct work with care leavers, including writing reports and planning.
• Facilitate drop‑in and group sessions and workshops with multidisciplinary partners.
• Co‑create, write and support young people in developing pathway plans toward independence.
• Work 1:1 with care leavers and collaborate within multi‑professional networks.
• Travel to support care leavers across Bristol and surrounding areas as required; pool cars are available.

• Confidence in undertaking assessment of needs and writing reports and plans for young people.
• High level of direct work with young people; passionate, creative, organised and aspirational.
• Trauma informed and able to work independently while challenging constructively.

• Excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave allowance.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

We are a Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from disabled people. Applicants who meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the interview process and workplace support will be provided.