Leaving Care Personal Advisor

Octave Recruitment Ltd; Banbury; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Octave Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for a Leaving Care Personal Advisor in Banbury, Oxfordshire. The role is hybrid, 37 hours per week, supporting care-experienced young people aged 16–25 through transition to adulthood.

The role involves managing caseloads, coordinating housing, education, employment and independent living, and liaising with partner agencies to access appropriate support. DBS required and start date late October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in social care, youth work, housing, education or a related support role.
• Excellent communication, organisational and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload and work collaboratively with other professionals.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of young people and develop and review Pathway Plans.
• Support young people with housing, education, employment and independent living.
• Advocate for young people and liaise with partner agencies to access the right support.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure young people's needs and aspirations remain central to their plans.

Skills

Social care

Youth work

Housing

Education

Communication

Organisation

Caseload management

Team collaboration

Driving licence

Job description

Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire (Hybrid)

Pay: £20.46–£21.83 per hour PAYE / £27.27–£29.10 per hour Umbrella

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Octave Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Leaving Care Personal Advisor to join Oxfordshire County Council's Children We Care for and Leaving Care Service.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support care-experienced young people aged 16–25 as they transition into adulthood, helping them build independence and achieve their goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of young people and develop and review Pathway Plans.
• Support young people with housing, education, employment, finances and independent living.
• Advocate for young people and liaise with partner agencies to access the right support.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure young people's needs and aspirations remain central to their plans.

Requirements:

• Experience in social care, youth work, housing, education or a related support role.
• Excellent communication, organisational and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload and work collaboratively with other professionals.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel as required.

Additional Information:

• Based at Samuelson House, Banbury.
• Hybrid working, with a requirement to attend an Oxfordshire County Council office three days per week.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Initial contract until 31 December 2026, with a planned start date of 26 October 2026.

If you're passionate about helping young people build brighter futures and develop the confidence and skills to live independently, we'd love to hear from you.