Personal Adviser

Personal Advisor – Leaving Care Team £22.62 per hour (Umbrella) (£17.85 PAYE an hour) Southampton Initial 3-month contract 37 hours per week Hybrid working (minimum 2 days per week in office) Travel required across region to support young people

Southampton City Council is seeking an experienced Personal Advisor to join its established Leaving Care service on a short‐term contract. This is a vital frontline role supporting care leavers aged 18–25, helping them successfully transition into independent adulthood. You will play a key role in improving life chances by providing practical, emotional, and aspirational support tailored to individual needs. You will hold a caseload of young people and work closely with them, their networks, and partner agencies to ensure consistent and effective support.

• Case-hold a cohort of care leavers aged 18–25
• Develop, review and implement Pathway Plans
• Support young people with housing, education, employment and training (ETE)
• Promote independence through life skills development
• Work collaboratively with multi‑agency professionals and support networks
• Participate in a duty rota to respond to urgent or emergency needs
• Provide consistent, relationship‑based support to vulnerable young adults
• Ensure accurate recording and compliance with statutory requirements

• Experience working with care leavers, looked after children or young people
• Strong background in case management or key working roles
• Knowledge of leaving care legislation and Pathway Planning
• Ability to build trusting, supportive relationships with young people
• Experience working within a multi‑agency environment
• Strong communication, organisation and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload
• A commitment to supporting young people into independence

Hybrid working with expectation of office attendance (minimum 2 days per week) Travel across the region required to meet young people Supportive team environment with supervision and peer support Opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on young people’s lives