Personal Advisor

Reed; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A support organization is looking for two Personal Advisors in Barnsley to help care-experienced young people (16–25) navigate their transition to adulthood. Responsibilities include building trusted relationships, advocating for services, and supporting mental health and tenancy management. Ideal candidates should have experience with care leavers and a passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable youth. The role promotes a hybrid working pattern with a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience with care leavers or similar settings.
• Comfortable working with 18–25 year olds.
• Passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships and develop Pathway Plans.
• Advocate across housing, education, and health services.
• Support with mental health, substance misuse, and disabilities.
• Guide tenancy management and family reunification.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.

Skills

Strong communication

Planning skills

IT skills

Experience with care leavers

Job description

Location: Care Leavers Hub, near Westgate

Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days onsite/week)

Contract: 12 weeks initially, with potential to extend

Interview Format: Microsoft Teams

Overview

We’re recruiting two Personal Advisors to support care-experienced young people (16–25) as they move into adulthood. You’ll help them navigate housing, education, employment, health, and relationships.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships and develop Pathway Plans
• Advocate across housing, education, and health services
• Support with mental health, substance misuse, and disabilities
• Guide tenancy management and family reunification
• Maintain accurate records and reports

What We’re Looking For

• Experience with care leavers or similar settings
• Strong communication, planning, and IT skills
• Comfortable working with 18–25 year olds
• Passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable young people

Caseload & Support

• Up to 25 young people (no handovers)
• Supportive, stable team culture