Leaving Care Personal Advisor

Service Care Solutions; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

West Sussex County Council is looking for a Leaving Care Personal Advisor in Worthing. This role involves supporting young people transitioning from care into independent adulthood, providing practical advice, emotional support, and guidance to help them overcome challenges in various life areas. If you have experience working with young people and a passion for making a difference, apply now to join our compassionate team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Personal Advisor or in children's social care is essential.
• Ability to engage with care-experienced young people.
• Understanding of challenges faced by care leavers.

Responsibilities

• Support young people aged 16–21 in their transition to independence.
• Build long-term relationships and provide practical and emotional support.
• Collaborate with partners and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Building rapport

Emotional support

Guidance

Organisational skills

Communication

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Job Description

Leaving Care Personal Advisor

Location:Worthing
Contract: Initial 4-month assignment
Hours: 37 hours per week
Rate: £23 per hour (via umbrella company)/ £18 PAYE an hour
Working Arrangements: Hybrid – attendance at Worthing office 1–2 times per week for team meetings, and 3 times a week every 6 weeks when on duty. Home working available when not attending the office or visiting young people.

West Sussex County Council is seeking an experienced Leaving Care Personal Advisor to join our Corporate Parenting service in Worthing. This is a rewarding and vital role within the Leaving Care Service, offering meaningful support to young people transitioning from care into independent adulthood.

About the Role: As a Personal Advisor, you will support young people aged 16–21 (and up to 25 where appropriate), helping them navigate the challenges of leaving care. This includes providing practical advice, emotional support, and guidance across key life areas such as education, employment, housing, health, and relationships.

You will:

Build trusted, long-term relationships with young people

Guide and support them through their Pathway Plans

Promote independence while ensuring safety and wellbeing

Lead on safety planning and risk management where required

Work collaboratively with partners and other professionals

Visit young people face to face and maintain regular communication

Key Focus Areas:

Encourage aspiration and empower young people to achieve their goals

Support young people with mental health, substance use, housing, education and employment challenges

Provide proactive input into transition planning, developing their confidence and independence

Help young people access and sustain suitable accommodation and financial support

Keep accurate, timely records and contribute to service improvement

Who We’re Looking For:

Experience working with children or young people as a Personal Advisor or in a children's social care role is essential

Proven ability to engage and build rapport with care-experienced young people

Understanding of the challenges care leavers face in transitioning to adulthood

Confident in managing safeguarding concerns and leading risk/safety plans

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Organised, reliable, and passionate about improving outcomes for young people

This is your chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people, helping them move forward with confidence and support.

Apply now to be part of a forward-thinking, compassionate team dedicated to the futures of care leavers in West Sussex.