Personal Advisor - Care Experienced Young

Role Overview

Sandwell Children’s Trust is recruiting a Personal Advisor within Care Experienced Young People. This is a fixed‑term contract for 12 months.

• Working with young people leaving care to ensure a smooth transition into independence
• Assisting and supporting young people to prepare for independence and to support them once independent
• Maintaining accurate records as required on the young person’s file

• NVQ level 3 or above in Social Care, Education, Health, Youth & Community Service or Early Years
• Experience of working with young people experiencing difficulties within their families
• Experience of working within multi‑disciplined partnerships (e.g., housing, welfare rights & careers guidance)
• Experience of managing a caseload

• Generous annual leave of up to 31 days, plus 5 additional days for long service recognition
• Birthday off paid in addition to annual leave entitlement and 8 Bank Holidays, plus a concessionary day at Christmas
• Local government career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 21.6%
• Service awards at 2, 5, 10 and every 5 years onwards
• Flexible working patterns that suit you and well‑defined career progression for all roles

Sandwell Children’s Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children and young people.