Personal Advisor

Bedford Borough Council; Bedford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Personal Advisor to support young Care Leavers in successfully transitioning to adulthood. The ideal candidate should have a keen interest in working with young people, a valid driving licence, and fluency in English. This role includes a variety of responsibilities like working with young people with disabilities and ensuring they achieve their aspirations. Regular training and supervision will be provided.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a keen interest in working with young people and young adults.
• A full driving licence and access to a car are required.
• Fluent English is necessary due to the customer-facing nature of the role.

Responsibilities

• Support Care Leavers aged 18 to 25 in their transition to adulthood.
• Work with unaccompanied and separated young people.
• Help young people achieve their aspirations through Pathway Planning.

Skills

Customer Service

Anti Money Laundering

Arabic Speaking

Machinery Maintenance

AX

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Personal Advisor

Reference: 004667

Closing Date: 24 October 2025

Service Areas: Directorate – Childrens Services; Childrens Social Care

Category: Social Care – Childrens Social Care

Grade: BBU08

Salary Range (pro‑rata for part‑time roles): BBU‑34434

Contract Type: Full time permanent

Contract Hours: 37

Bedfordshire – Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP

Job Advert

Bedford Borough Supporting Futures Team is recruiting additional Personal Advisors due to the increase in need following the introduction of additional duties to Care Leavers.

We are seeking enthusiastic, passionate candidates to join our busy, friendly team.

You will need to have a keen interest in working with young people and young adults. As a Personal Advisor you will work with all Care Leavers aged 18 to 25 in a statutory capacity, supporting them to successfully transition to adulthood.

This will include work with unaccompanied and separated young people and with young people with differing levels of disability. Pathway Planning enables this work to progress with young people, their families and/or carers to ensure they achieve their aspirations in all aspects of their lives. You will also undertake duty alongside team colleagues.

You will receive induction and regular supervision, as well as regular training linked to your annual Personal Progress Discussion. You will need a full driving licence and access to a car.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent and unspent convictions, adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

How to Apply

When you are ready to apply click on Apply for Vacancy; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for. The job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.

Additional Vacancy Information

Allowances (pro‑rata for part‑time roles): N/A

Work Pattern: Monday to Friday 8:45 – 17:20

Enhanced DBS role: Yes

Politically restricted role: No

Customer facing role requiring a fluent English speaker: Yes

Designated car user position: Yes

Key Skills

• Anti Money Laundering
• Arabic Speaking
• Machinery Maintenance
• Customer Service
• AX

Required Experience

Unclear Seniority

Interview Information

Interview Date(s): W/C 3 November 2025

Guaranteed Interview Schemes

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant. We pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria.

Visa Sponsorship

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role

Employment Type

Full Time

Vacancy

1