Personal Adviser

WMJobs; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

LGPS pension

26 days holiday (pro rata)

Professional learning & development

Job summary

Worcestershire County Council's Care Leavers Service in Pershore is seeking a Personal Advisor. You will manage a caseload of young people aged 17-25, providing practical, personal, emotional and financial advice to support a successful transition to independence and adulthood.

The role involves home and community visits, working with partner agencies, and hybrid working arrangements. Salary is £32,578 to £34,811 p.a., 37 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Manage and support an allocated caseload of care leavers aged 17-25.
• Provide practical, personal, emotional and financial advice to support independence.
• Develop Pathway Plans and liaise with partner agencies to promote safety and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support an allocated caseload of care leavers aged 17-25.
• Provide practical, personal, emotional and financial advice to support independence and transition to adulthood.
• Attend meetings and complete visits to young people at home and in the community; develop Pathway Plans.

Job description

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and adaptable Personal Advisor within Worcestershire's Care Leavers Service to support young people aged 17-25 who are preparing for, or are in the process of, making the transition to independent living.
As a Personal Advisor you will manage and support an allocated caseload of young people and ensure the provision of practical, personal, emotional and financial advice to support a successful transition to adulthood and promote independence.
You will develop effective working relationships with young people and partner agencies and be the key professional to your allocated young people, providing practical help and guidance to promote their safety and wellbeing.
You will be responsible for keeping case records, developing young people’s Pathway Plans, attending meetings and completing visits to young people at home and in the community; always seeking to promote the best outcomes possible.
We are looking for someone who is flexible and adaptable in their practice, someone who is professionally curious, passionate about helping young people achieve their potential and can work in line with corporate parenting principles.
The Team is based at Pershore Civic Centre and is part of Children's Services, and our Personal Advisors typically work in the community, county-wide and sometimes beyond. There is variety to our work and no two days look the same.
If you join us you can be confident in becoming part of a welcoming, supportive and innovative team.

Worcestershire County Council,
Job Title: Personal Advisor
Salary: £32,578 - £34,811 per annum
37 Hours per week
Location: Pershore Civic Centre/Hybrid
Team: Care Leavers Team
Permanent

For further information please contact one of our Team Managers below:

• Kim Potter: [e-mail]
• Rhys Davies: [e-mail]
• Carol Johnson: [e-mail]
• Tom Hannah: [e-mail]

Benefits

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage

• Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us?
• Children's Workforce Academy

Some of these offers include

• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.

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: 18th October 2026

Anticipated Interview Date: To be Confirmed

Attached documents

pa_-_person_spec (2).pdf

pa_-_job_description (1).pdf