Impactful Personal Advisor for UASC Pathways

Birmingham Children’s Trust Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS fee paid

Annual leave 30 days + statutory

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Free on-site parking

Employee benefits scheme

Hybrid working policy

LG pension scheme

Gym discounts

Job summary

Birmingham Children’s Trust Limited is seeking a Personal Advisor for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) to support young people aged 16-25 transitioning from care to adulthood in the UK.

You will build relationships, co-produce Pathway Plans, and help navigate immigration processes while promoting education, employment and wellbeing. The role is hybrid, based in Birmingham, with a focus on safeguarding and trauma-informed support.

Qualifications

• Experience working with unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people is preferred.
• Ability to work within safeguarding and trauma-informed practice.
• Excellent communication and partnership-working skills.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people.
• Support young people to develop independence and transition to adulthood.
• Co-produce Pathway Plans reflecting aspirations, strengths and goals.
• Help young people understand immigration, asylum and legal processes.
• Promote engagement in education, employment and training opportunities.
• Undertake regular visits and work with support networks.
• Advocate for wellbeing, housing, health, education and independence.
• Champion the voice and cultural identity of young people.
• Collaborate with interpreters, legal representatives and agencies.

Skills

Empathy & relationships

Communication skills

Advocacy

Cultural awareness

Job description

Birmingham Children’s Trust Limited is seeking a Personal Advisor for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) to support young people aged 16-25 transitioning from care to adulthood in the UK.

You will build relationships, co-produce Pathway Plans, and help navigate immigration processes while promoting education, employment and wellbeing. The role is hybrid, based in Birmingham, with a focus on safeguarding and trauma-informed support.