Impactful Care-Leavers Advisor

Westmorland and Furness Council; Workington; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking a Personal Advisor in West Cumbria to support young people leaving care. The role focuses on coordinating education, training, housing and wellbeing services to enable independent living, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding and building trusted relationships.

The post is permanent and requires an Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List. 37 hours per week, based at West Cumbria House, Workington, with a salary of £39,481 to £40,444 per annum.

Qualifications

• Be aligned with our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative.
• Commitment to equality, inclusion and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support care-experienced young people in education, employment and housing.
• Build positive relationships and coordinate practical and emotional support to help them achieve goals.
• Help young people navigate key life decisions and access opportunities in education, work, housing and wellbeing.

Job description

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking a Personal Advisor in West Cumbria to support young people leaving care. The role focuses on coordinating education, training, housing and wellbeing services to enable independent living, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding and building trusted relationships.

The post is permanent and requires an Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List. 37 hours per week, based at West Cumbria House, Workington, with a salary of £39,481 to £40,444 per annum.