Personal Advisor

LondonBoroughofBexley; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Coaching and mentoring programmes

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave plus bank holidays

Job summary

The London Borough of Bexley is seeking a committed individual to join the Leaving Care team, working with young people aged 18–25 transitioning from care to independence. This role involves providing one-to-one support and guidance, managing caseloads, and collaborating with other teams and services.

As a Personal Advisor, you will assist care-experienced young people by maintaining accurate records and updating Pathways Plans in line with statutory requirements. The job is based in the Civic Offices in Bexleyheath but may involve meetings in other settings.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience as a Personal Adviser or in a similar role.
• Understanding the challenges faced by care-experienced young people.
• Ability to engage creatively with young people.

Responsibilities

• Support care-experienced young people in their transition to independence.
• Hold and manage a caseload, maintaining accurate records.
• Work collaboratively with other teams and external agencies.

Skills

Experience as a Personal Adviser

Understanding of challenges faced by care-experienced young people

Creativity in engaging with young people

Job description

About The Role

Bexley Leaving Care team is part of Bexley Looked After Children and Permanence Service. The leaving care team works with young people aged 18‑25 who were previously in care. Following ongoing assessments, the team provides information, advice, guidance, and support to enable young people to make a successful transition into adulthood.

The London Borough of Bexley is looking for a committed and self‑motivated person to provide support and advice to care‑experienced young people aged 18‑25 as they make the transition from care to independence.

You will work within the Leaving Care team which is part of Bexley’s Looked After Children and Permanence Service. You will hold a caseload of care‑experienced young people, providing one‑to‑one support and undertaking the role of Personal Advisor as described in the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. This includes reviewing and updating the Pathways Plan.

The job is based in the Council’s Civic Offices, Bexleyheath but will involve meetings in other settings.

Responsibilities

• Support care‑experienced young people aged 18‑25 in their transition to independence by providing one‑to‑one advice, guidance and information. • Hold and manage a caseload of young people, maintaining accurate records and updating Pathways Plans in accordance with statutory duties. • Work collaboratively with other teams and external agencies to ensure young people receive appropriate services and support.

Candidate Profile

• At least one year of experience as a Personal Adviser or in a similar professional capacity working with young people. • Understanding of the challenges faced by care‑experienced young people during the transition to independence. • Enthusiasm and creativity in engaging with young people.

Our Offer to You

We will offer you a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays.

For more information on the benefits package offered please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

EEO Statement

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on [e-mail].