Care Leavers Support Advisor & Pathway Planner

Civic Recruitment Limited; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Personal Advisor for a 3-month contract with a Local Authority. You will provide high-quality support to care leavers aged 16–25 and young people transitioning into adulthood, handling a diverse caseload within the Leaving Care Team.

You will perform needs assessments, develop SMART pathway plans, and work with social workers, housing providers, and education services to secure accommodation, education, employment and health support.

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with vulnerable young people, care leavers, or similar client groups.
• Experience managing a caseload and delivering person-centred support plans.
• Experience completing assessments, reviews, reports, and detailed case recordings.
• Proven ability to work with young people presenting complex needs, including mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex and diverse caseload of care leavers and young people aged 16–25.
• Establish positive and trusting relationships with young people, supporting them to identify and achieve personal goals.
• Undertake comprehensive needs assessments and develop outcome‑focused support plans that meet individual needs.
• Prepare, review, and maintain Pathway Plans in line with statutory guidance, ensuring SMART, person‑centred plans.
• Support young people in accommodation, education, employment, training, health, finances, immigration matters, and emotional wellbeing.
• Collaborate with social workers, housing providers, education services, health professionals, voluntary organisations, and other stakeholders to deliver coordinated support.

Skills

Caseload management

Person-centred support

Needs assessments

Relationship building

Education

Youth Work qualification

Social Care qualification

Enhanced DBS Check

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Personal Advisor for a 3-month contract with a Local Authority. You will provide high-quality support to care leavers aged 16–25 and young people transitioning into adulthood, handling a diverse caseload within the Leaving Care Team.

You will perform needs assessments, develop SMART pathway plans, and work with social workers, housing providers, and education services to secure accommodation, education, employment and health support.