Personal Advisor – Children & Families​/Leaving Care

Position: Personal Advisor – Children & Families / Leaving Care
Location:

Chelmsley Wood, Solihull
Pay: £18.35 per hour PAYE / £25.03 per hour Umbrella

Hours:

37 hours per week

Contract:

Temporary until 25 December 2026
Working:
Hybrid – minimum 2 days per week in the office
Positions: 2

Lynx Employment Services is recruiting two Personal Advisors to support young people and care leavers as they make the transition into independent adult life.
This is a varied and rewarding role supporting young people with their Pathway Plans, accommodation, education, finances, health and practical life skills, while providing consistent guidance and advocacy.

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The Role

You will:

Develop, coordinate and review Pathway Plans for young people leaving care

Provide practical advice and support around housing, benefits, budgeting, education, employment and healthcare

Maintain regular contact with young people and monitor their progress and wellbeing

Help young people develop the skills and confidence needed for independent living

Work closely with social workers, housing teams, education providers, health professionals and other agencies

Advocate for young people and help them access appropriate services

Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns

Maintain accurate case notes, contact records and other documentation

Build positive, professional and consistent relationships with young people
The Council's full specification requires experience working with young people and their families within a social care, education or voluntary setting, together with an understanding of safeguarding and the challenges care leavers may experience as they move towards independence. JDPS Personal Advisor

### About You

You should have:

Experience supporting young people and/or care leavers
Experience contributing to or developing care or Pathway Plans
Knowledge of safeguarding children and young people
An understanding of the needs of young people transitioning to adulthood
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Excellent organisation and case-recording skills
Confidence working with other professionals and agencies
Good Microsoft Word and Excel skills
NVQ Level 3/Diploma for Children and Young People or equivalent qualification JDPS Personal Advisor
Full UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle for work, with business insurance required. The post is designated an essential car-user role. JDPS Personal Advisor

An Enhanced DBS with the relevant barred-list check will be required.

Interested? Apply today with your CV to Lynx Employment Services