Care Leavers Pathway Advisor

Connect2Halton; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Halton Borough Council is seeking a dedicated temporary Personal Advisor for the Care Leavers Team. You will support care-experienced young people transitioning to adulthood, building relationships and coordinating services across education, employment, housing, health, and wellbeing.

You will implement Pathway Plans, undertake assessments and ensure access to opportunities and guidance to thrive. Priorities include safeguarding, accurate records, and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable children, young people or care leavers.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Sound understanding of safeguarding principles and legislation.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload, prioritise, and maintain records.
• Experience of multi-agency working and developing professional partnerships.
• Person-centred approach promoting independence and resilience.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently and in a team.
• NVQ or the equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient, best-value services aligned with policies and pathway plans.
• Help care leavers develop independent living skills (budgeting, housing, education, employment).
• Deliver targeted interventions via Pathway Plans up to age 25 where applicable.
• Build positive relationships and centre the young person’s voice in planning.
• Promote safety and welfare and respond to safeguarding per council procedures.
• Maintain accurate, timely case records using electronic systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to coordinate support.
• Promote equality, diversity, inclusion for every young person.
• Comply with Health and Safety policies and safe working practices.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the role.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Multi-agency working

Caseload management

Organisational skills

Person-centred approach

Equality & inclusion

Teamwork

NVQ or equivalent

Education

NVQ or equivalent

Job description

Halton Borough Council is seeking a dedicated temporary Personal Advisor for the Care Leavers Team. You will support care-experienced young people transitioning to adulthood, building relationships and coordinating services across education, employment, housing, health, and wellbeing.

You will implement Pathway Plans, undertake assessments and ensure access to opportunities and guidance to thrive. Priorities include safeguarding, accurate records, and collaborative teamwork.