Leaving Care Personal Advisor
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Islington, Greater London, EC1P, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-20
Islington, Greater London, EC1P, England, UK
Listing for:
Diamond Blaque HR Solutions
Full Time, Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-10-20
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Human Services/ Social Work, Family Advocacy & Support Services
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Key Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of care-experienced young people and care leavers aged 18–25.
Complete high-quality, young person-centred pathway plans and transition plans.
Provide practical and emotional support for independent living, suitable accommodation, education, training and employment.
Build purposeful relationships with young people, families, carers and support networks.
Complete risk assessments and maintain a strong focus on safeguarding young people.
Work with multi-agency partners across children’s services, housing, health, CAMHS, education and employment support.
Advocate for care leavers and ensure their voices shape decisions and service delivery.
Support placement stability, permanency and successful transitions to adulthood.
Maintain accurate, timely case records and statutory documentation.
About You
Experience as a Leaving Care Personal Advisor, Young Person’s Advisor, Personal Adviser, social care practitioner or children’s services professional.
Experience supporting children in care, looked-after children, care-experienced young people, care leavers and families.
Knowledge of leaving care services, pathway planning, safeguarding, relevant legislation, statutory guidance and national standards.
Strong assessment, risk analysis, caseload management and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication, advocacy and relationship-building abilities.
Strong organisation, IT, case-recording and report-writing skills.
A commitment to anti-racist, anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice.
An interest in, or experience of, trauma-informed practice, strengths-based practice and Motivational Interviewing.
Team and Working Arrangement
You will join a stable, supportive multidisciplinary team of managers, Social Workers, Young Person’s Advisors, CAMHS professionals and specialist practitioners. The service offers regular supervision, access to clinicians and training in Motivational Interviewing and trauma-informed practice.
The first four weeks are office-based. After induction, the role offers up to two working-from-home days per week, subject to service needs. Duty week takes place approximately every seven weeks, and some flexibility outside standard hours may be required.
Apply Now
If you are searching for a Leaving Care Personal Advisor job, Young Person’s Advisor role, care leaver support position or temporary social care job in Islington or North London, apply today with your up-to-date CV.
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