Outreach Personal Advisor

Worcestershire County Council; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcestershire County Council is seeking an Outreach Personal Advisor in Bromsgrove to support looked-after young people aged 16–18. The role involves de‑escalation, advocacy, and coordinating with multi‑agency teams to secure stable accommodation and tailored support plans.

You will travel across the county, attend professional meetings, and maintain detailed records, with on‑call and weekend duties as needed. Salary £32,578–£34,811 per year.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full driving licence and have access to a car.
• Willingness to travel across the County to meet service needs.
• Ability to work under pressure and in challenging circumstances.
• Accurate record keeping and timely reporting of key work sessions and plans.

Responsibilities

• De-escalate situations and provide emotional support to looked-after children aged 16–18.
• Collaborate with multi‑agency teams around the young person.
• Ensure accommodation is maintained to a high standard, with regular cleaning and maintenance.
• Perform routine checks of accommodation and keep up-to-date risk assessments and support plans.
• Prepare regular reports for management and other professionals.
• Advocate for the rights and interests of the young person within the organisation and community.
• Attend meetings with professionals to ensure comprehensive support.
• Address health and safety concerns confidently and effectively.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Travel

Job description

Job Title: Outreach Personal Advisor
Salary:£32,578 - £34,811 per annum
37 Hours per Week
Location: Bromsgrove
Team: Outreach Service
Permanent / Fixed Term Contract

The Role: Outreach Personal Advisor

We are a dedicated Team that support our Children Looked After within the Worcestershire County Council who are 16-18 years old. We support our young people in developing the skills required to successfully transition into adulthood.

We also manage and place young people in our in house placements, across the county and offer day to day practical support, advice and guidance. We cultivate a safe and inclusive environment that fosters respect and value for our young people. We encourage and assist young people in setting their individual goals and aspirations.

Qualities you will need are:

• De escape situations and provide emotional support to the young people.
• Collaborative working with the multi-agency team around the young person
• Ensure the living accommodation we provide is maintained to an excellent condition, overseeing regular cleaning and maintenance activities.
• Preform routine checks of the accommodation
• Maintain accurate and to up date records of key work sessions, risk assessments, support plans and any incidents.
• Prepare regular reports of management and other professionals
• Advocate for the rights and interests of the young person within the organisation and their community.
• Attend meetings with wider professionals to ensure comprehensive support
• Address identified health and safety concerns confidently and effectively
• Stay up dated with current legislation and training needs
• You must have a willingness to travel across the County to meet the needs of the service, have a full drivers licence and access to a car to travel independently.
• You will need to have a resilience to working under pressure and in some instances, emotionally charged situations.
• You must be a team player as well as having the ability to work under your own initiative, managing your own diary and proactive time management, being flexible to the needs of the service
• On call duties including sleep in duties are mandatory, as well as weekend working on a rota basis, so this includes unsociable hours planned in advance.

For further information please contact: (Luisa Warren on 01905 844588 or [e-mail])

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: 06/11/2026
Anticipated Interview Date: 13/11/2026

Attached documents
JD & PS Outreach Support Worker7.12.18.pdf