Empowering Care Leavers: Personal Advisor

We Do Social Work; Liverpool City Region; Presencial; GBP 20.000 - 24.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Knowsley Borough Council is seeking a compassionate Personal Advisor to support care-experienced young people as they transition from care into independent adulthood. You will help them access education, employment, training, accommodation, financial advice and wider community services.

This unqualified social care role is suitable for candidates with practical experience in youth work or related services. You will liaise with social workers, housing teams and education providers to support

Formación

• Experience with young people, vulnerable adolescents or care-experienced individuals in social care or youth settings.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and reporting concerns.
• Experience of multi‑agency working and partnership collaboration.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team.

Responsabilidades

• Provide practical advice and ongoing support to care leavers.
• Support Pathway Plans toward independence and agreed outcomes.
• Help access accommodation and tenancy arrangements.
• Assist education, employment and training opportunities.
• Advocate for services and entitlements for young people.
• Maintain confidential case records and visit notes.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Interpersonal skills

Independent working

Educación

Health and Social Care qualifications

Youth Work qualifications

Descripción del empleo

Knowsley Borough Council is seeking a compassionate Personal Advisor to support care-experienced young people as they transition from care into independent adulthood. You will help them access education, employment, training, accommodation, financial advice and wider community services.

This unqualified social care role is suitable for candidates with practical experience in youth work or related services. You will liaise with social workers, housing teams and education providers to support