Care Leavers Pathway Advisor

4Recruitment Services Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

4Recruitment Services are seeking a Personal Advisor to join the Leaving Care Team in Peterborough. The role focuses on building positive relationships with care-experienced young people, supporting their transition to adulthood, and coordinating services in line with national legislation and local policies.

You will assess needs, plan interventions, manage a caseload, and attend reviews to ensure young people receive appropriate support.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable young people aged 16–25.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and relevant legislation (Children Act 1989/2004, Leaving Care Act 2000).
• DBS enhanced clearance is expected.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partner organisations to assess, plan and support care leavers and their families.
• Manage a caseload of care-leavers in line with policies and regulations.
• Attend and contribute to reviews and meetings for each young person.
• Assess needs and deliver targeted interventions and pathway planning.
• Visit young people in homes or other venues as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience with care-experienced youth

Assessment & planning

Handling challenging behaviour

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

4Recruitment Services are seeking a Personal Advisor to join the Leaving Care Team in Peterborough. The role focuses on building positive relationships with care-experienced young people, supporting their transition to adulthood, and coordinating services in line with national legislation and local policies.

You will assess needs, plan interventions, manage a caseload, and attend reviews to ensure young people receive appropriate support.