Independent Futures Advisor for Care Leavers 18–25

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Nechells; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Care Solutions Ltd is recruiting for Leaving Care Personal Advisors in Birmingham. You will work with care leavers aged 18–25, supporting them towards independent adulthood and coordinating plans with professionals.

Ideally you have experience in leaving care, caseload management, safeguarding, and multi‑agency collaboration. You will help with accommodation, education, employment, benefits and other services while maintaining detailed records.

Qualifications

• Experience working with care leavers or young people 18+
• Ability to manage a caseload and complete assessments, plans and reviews
• Experience in multi‑agency and partnership working
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and relevant legislation
• Support young people with accommodation, education, employment, benefits and independent living

Responsibilities

• Work with eligible, former relevant and qualifying care leavers aged 18–25.
• Complete and review Pathway Plans with young people and professionals.
• Help young people prepare for independent living and adulthood.
• Support access to housing, education, employment, training, benefits and services.
• Build positive relationships and involve young people in decisions.
• Assess needs and coordinate appropriate support packages.
• Coordinate with social workers, carers, families and partner agencies.
• Support continuing care needs and positive transitions into adulthood.
• Maintain accurate case records, assessments and plans.
• Participate in duty and referral work as required.
• Advocate for entitlements and available services.
• Contribute to service development and multi‑agency working.

Skills

Caseload management

Care leavers experience

Multi-agency working

Safeguarding

Independent living support

Job description

Service Care Solutions Ltd is recruiting for Leaving Care Personal Advisors in Birmingham. You will work with care leavers aged 18–25, supporting them towards independent adulthood and coordinating plans with professionals.

Ideally you have experience in leaving care, caseload management, safeguarding, and multi‑agency collaboration. You will help with accommodation, education, employment, benefits and other services while maintaining detailed records.