Care Leaver Personal Advisor (Refugee Team)

Shared Services Partnership; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in the UK is seeking a Care Leaver Personal Advisor to support unaccompanied minors and care leavers. This role involves assisting young people in their transition to adulthood, providing crucial support and resources. Candidates should have experience working with young people and possess strong communication skills. A competitive benefits package and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with young people and/or young adults.
• Ability to assess risks and needs, analyze information, and work independently.
• Commitment to inclusive, non-discriminatory practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally sensitive support to refugee and asylum-seeking care leavers.
• Work in partnership to create personalized Pathway Plans.
• Assist with securing safe accommodation and understanding financial entitlements.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Negotiation and mediation skills

Proficient IT skills

Job description

As a Care Leaver Personal Advisor in our Refugee Service, you’ll join a dynamic and creative team dedicated to supporting separated children, unaccompanied minors, and care leavers seeking safety in the UK, as well as families with No Recourse to Public Funds. This is an opportunity to make a real difference – not only to our service but to the lives of young people building a new life in the UK. You’ll play a vital role in helping young people transition from care into adulthood, ensuring they feel safe, supported, and empowered. From initial arrival and assessments through to navigating the asylum process and planning for independence, you’ll act as a trusted point of contact and advocate, helping care leavers access essential services, overcome challenges, and thrive in their new lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, culturally sensitive and trauma‑informed support to refugee and asylum‑seeking care leavers.
• Work in partnership to assess needs and create personalised Pathway Plans that reflect their goals, strengths, and vulnerabilities.
• Support access to legal advice, health services, education, training, and employment opportunities.
• Assist with securing safe accommodation and understanding financial entitlements.
• Collaborate with carers, families, and partner agencies to identify needs and contribute to service development.
• Travel across the country as required to meet care leavers in person, ensuring continuity of support and building strong, trusting relationships.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills, including negotiation and mediation.
• Ability to assess risks and needs, analyse information, and work independently.
• Proficient IT skills and ability to produce clear, structured written reports.
• Enjoy flexible working options, including a 9‑day fortnight and hybrid arrangements to support work‑life balance.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental well‑being, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.

Qualifications

• Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
• Experience working directly with young people and/or young adults in a supportive or advisory capacity.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills, including negotiation and mediation.
• Ability to assess risks and needs, analyse information, and work independently.
• Proficient IT skills and ability to produce clear, structured written reports.
• Commitment to inclusive, non‑discriminatory practice.
• Receive a thorough induction to help you feel confident and prepared in your role.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here.

Additional Information

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Other job titles you may be searching for: Care Leaver Support Worker, Refugee Support Advisor, Social Care Advisor, Care Leaver Case Worker, Young People's Advocate, Youth Support Worker - Refugee Services, Transition Support Worker, Personal Advisor - Refugee and Asylum Services.

You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire and the Isle of Wight or other local authorities, and it is essential that you have a current drivers' licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.