Care Leavers Personal Advisor — Hybrid 22-Month Contract

Civic Recruitment Limited; Bexleyheath; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Personal Advisor for a 22-month contract with a local authority in Bexleyheath. The role focuses on practical, emotional and social support to care leavers to help them progress in education, employment, training, health, housing, and independent living.

The Personal Advisor will develop Pathway Plans, maintain regular contact, and collaborate with partner agencies to enable positive outcomes and greater independence for young people.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable young people, care leavers, children in care, or young adults.
• Proven ability to support individuals to achieve positive outcomes and greater independence.
• GCSEs in English and Maths are essential.
• Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, Youth Work, Advice & Guidance, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as the designated Personal Advisor for allocated care leavers and eligible young people.
• Develop, implement, and regularly review Pathway Plans with young people.
• Maintain regular contact with young people, providing advice, guidance, and practical support.
• Support young people in developing independent living skills, including budgeting, cooking, tenancy management, and accessing community resources.
• Ensure young people understand their rights, entitlements, and available services.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable youngsters

Communication skills

Education

GCSEs English and Maths

Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or related field

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Personal Advisor for a 22-month contract with a local authority in Bexleyheath. The role focuses on practical, emotional and social support to care leavers to help them progress in education, employment, training, health, housing, and independent living.

The Personal Advisor will develop Pathway Plans, maintain regular contact, and collaborate with partner agencies to enable positive outcomes and greater independence for young people.