Personal Advisor

Peterborough First group; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Cycle to Work scheme

Car lease scheme

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Peterborough City Council is recruiting a Personal Advisor to support care experienced young people. You will help them plan for independent living, set SMART goals and navigate barriers to adulthood, working in a trauma-informed, relationship-based way.

The role is a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027, requiring commitment to safeguarding and collaboration with partners. A car is needed to travel across the local authority area.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a relevant work area.
• You will have access to a car and be willing to travel around and outside the Peterborough Local authority area.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 advice, assistance and support to care leavers to prepare for independent living.
• Record accurately and timely in required systems.
• Travel around Peterborough and beyond as needed to support young people.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organisational skills

Networking

Resilience

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

All about the Role

Join our Leaving Care Service as a Personal Advisor working with our care experienced young people. Each day working as a Personal Advisor will be varied but always focused on achieving positive outcomes for our young people.Personal Advisors provide advice, assistance and support to our care leavers, helping them to prepare for independent living and to achieve their wishes and goals for the future. At Peterborough, we strive for aspirational outcomes for the young people we support. Our priorities are to ensure that our young people are living in suitable accommodation, have opportunities to engage in education, employment/training, and can contribute positively within the local community.You will be working with eligible, relevant, former relevant and qualifying young people, providing 1:1 support, and undertaking the role of Personal Advisor as set out in the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. Your role will also involve ensuring all our Care Leavers understand and are able to access our local offer.As a Corporate Parent we want to support our young people to achieve successful transitions into adulthood. We are aspirational for our young people aiming to achieve the best outcomes for them through SMART goals and a trauma-informed, relationship-based approach.

This role is a FTC until 31st March 2027

Interviews will take place Tuesday 13th at Sand Martin house

All about our Team

Our service dynamics are built on mutual respect, collaboration, and a shared commitment to making a difference. You will be part of a team that values open communication, continuous learning, and peer support.In 2023, Peterborough's Children's Services received an OFSTED judgement of inadequate. However, now is an exciting time to join our service as we progress on our improvement journey. With a stable and highly motivated management group, and PA's who are passionate about supporting their young people, our service is developing as we strive for the best outcomes for our care leavers.Our purpose-built office offers large river and green space views and is conveniently located near main road and rail transport links, fostering collaboration and seamless integration of services for the best outcomes for our care leavers.

All about You

You will be committed to working with young people from diverse backgrounds, who will have diverse needs, promoting good outcomes for all our care leavers. You will be passionate about working with care experienced young people, tenacious in your approach, and have a clear understanding about the multiple barriers that our young people can face as they navigate their way to independence.You will be resilient, flexible, empathetic and enjoy building relationships with young people. You will be confident in networking with partners and advocating for young people in a range of settings.You will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely recording is kept. You must have excellent organisational skills, must be passionate about working with young people to improve their outcomes, must work in partnership with other agencies involved with the young persons.You have a minimum of a NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent in a relevant work area.You will have access to a car and be willing to travel around and outside the Peterborough Local authority area ( ability to drive and travel is essential to this role).

Our Benefits

We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme…

• Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
• Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
• Access to car lease scheme
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
• Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
• Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards

Our Commitments

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success. We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are a person who has or considers yourself to have a disability and you require reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail]. Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.