Leaving Care Specialists (Personal Advisor)

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Bradford seeks a Leaving Care Specialist to support young people aged 16–25 as they transition out of care. The role involves providing practical and emotional support, collaborating with families and professionals, and guiding young individuals towards independence. Candidates should have relevant experience and NVQ Level 4 qualification.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience working with young people.
• Strong communication, engagement, and advocacy skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport.

Responsibilities

• Support care-experienced young people in housing, education, and wellbeing.
• Complete needs assessments and develop Pathway and Action Plans.
• Maintain accurate records and attend reviews and court as needed.

Skills

Communication

Engagement

Advocacy

Knowledge of safeguarding

Adolescent development

Multi-agency working

Fluent spoken English

Flexible

Team-oriented

Independent work

Education

NVQ Level 4 or equivalent qualification

Tools

Electronic case recording systems

Job description

Job Title: Leaving Care Specialist
Contract Type: Full-Time (37 hours/week) – Temporary
Pay Rate: £15.93 per hour (PAYE)
Location: BradfordJob role: The Leaving Care Specialist (Personal Advisor) supports young people aged 16–25 as they transition out of care, offering practical, emotional, and advocacy support across key areas such as housing, education, employment, and wellbeing. The role focuses on empowering young people to build independence while working closely with families and professionals to provide coordinated, person-centred support.

Key Responsibilities

• Support care-experienced young people (16–25) in areas like housing, education, employment, health, and wellbeing.
• Complete needs assessments and develop/review Pathway and Action Plans.
• Provide practical, emotional, and advocacy support.
• Facilitate group work, drop-ins, and life skills development.
• Collaborate with families and multi-agency professionals.
• Maintain accurate records and attend reviews and court as needed.
• Support smooth transitions into adulthood and independence.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 2+ years’ experience working with young people.
• NVQ Level 4 or equivalent qualification.
• Strong communication, engagement, and advocacy skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, adolescent development, and multi-agency working.
• Proficient in using electronic case recording systems (e.g., LCS).
• Fluent spoken English (advanced level).
• Flexible, team-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport.

If you are interested in the role and would like to contact me for further information on the role you can contact myself on the details below.
At Service Care Solutions we also offer a £250 bonus for referrals! If you think you know someone who would be ideal for this role and they are placed in the job you will then receive £250 at the end of their probationary period.

To apply for this role, or to refer someone else, then please do not hesitate to contact Jack at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208964 or email on [e-mail]