Personal Advisor

Job in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1, England, UK

Listing for: Civic Recruitment Limited

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-16

Job specializations:

Social Work
Human Services/ Social Work, Community Support Services, Family Advocacy & Support Services, Child Protection

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 24 GBP Hourly GBP 24.00 HOUR

Job Description

3 Months Contract with a Local Authority

Umbrella - £24.00 per hour - Umbrella
Job Purpose

As a Personal Advisor
, you will work within the Leaving Care Service, supporting young people transitioning from care into adulthood. You will provide advice, guidance, and practical support to help care leavers achieve positive outcomes in areas such as housing, education, employment, finances, health, and independence.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

Manage a caseload of young people leaving care.
Assess needs and deliver tailored support and intervention plans.
Develop, review and update Pathway Plans.
Support young people with housing, education, employment and training opportunities.
Assist care leavers in managing finances and budgeting.
Carry out visits to homes and other community settings.
Maintain accurate records, case notes and reports.
Attend reviews, meetings, case conferences and planning meetings.
Work collaboratively with Children's Social Care, education, health and partner agencies.
Promote safeguarding and the welfare of vulnerable young people.
Support young people to develop independence and life skills.
Ensure services are delivered in line with legislation, policies and procedures.

Essential Experience Required

Previous experience working with Care Leavers, Young People, Children in Care or Leaving Care Services.
Experience managing a caseload.
Knowledge of the Children Act and Leaving Care legislation.
Experience carrying out assessments and support planning.
Strong report writing and record keeping skills.
Experience working within Children's Social Care or Early Help services.
Ability to build positive relationships with vulnerable young people.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
Experience working with multi-agency professionals and services.
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Additional Information to Note

Working Hours:

37 hours per week.
Monday to Friday.
09:00 - 17:30
Sand Martin House / Chauffeurs Cottage, Peterborough.
Hybrid Working.

Enhanced DBS Check

Experience with in Leaving Care Services highly desirable.
We work on bi-weekly payment schedule.

Requirements

As a Personal Advisor, you will work within the Leaving Care Service, supporting young people transitioning from care into adulthood. You will provide advice, guidance, and practical support to help care leavers achieve positive outcomes in areas such as housing, education, employment, finances, health, and independence.