Staying Close Advisor

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX
  , hybrid working
• Salary: £28,598 per annum (pro rata)
• Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available
• Contract: Fixed term/Secondment, externally funded by Department of Education for 12 months

We are passionate about improving the future for our young people. If you are too, join us as a Staying Close Advisor and make a meaningful impact.

Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving.

Our opportunities and support will enable you to make a real difference.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Working closely with young people leaving care, and the professionals who support them, you will play a key role in helping them navigate their transition into adulthood. You will take a flexible, creative and relationship-based approach, recognising the importance of building trusted, meaningful connections.

No two days are the same. You may spend time meeting with young people and providing one-to-one support, as well as working behind the scenes to coordinate services, liaise with partner agencies, and contribute to or lead planning meetings.

You will share our commitment to improving outcomes for young people leaving care and will be able to:

• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people and partner agencies.
• Work both independently and collaboratively within a supportive team.
• Encourage young people to engage with opportunities that develop their skills, confidence and independence.
• Support effective planning for transitions from care alongside young people and professionals.
• Maintain accurate, timely and high‑quality case records.
• Coordinate support from a range of partner agencies.
• Chair meetings confidently and professionally.
• Contribute to team discussions and ongoing service development.

We are looking for someone who can build and maintain professional, positive relationships with young people and their networks, with experience of doing so in practice.

You will be well organised, able to manage competing priorities, and confident in meeting deadlines.

Strong communication skills are essential. You will be comfortable engaging with young people, their families or networks, and professionals across a range of services.

You will also be:

• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative in your approach to problem-solving.
• Motivated to learn and develop.
• Able to bring transferable skills and a fresh perspective.

We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

29 June 2026, 11.30 pm.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.