Personal Advisor

Civic Recruitment Limited; Chichester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

West Sussex County Council in Chichester is seeking a Personal Advisor for the Leaving Care Team on a two-month contract. You will support care leavers aged 16–25, help them build independence, complete pathway plans, and coordinate tailored support.

Collaborate with social workers, housing providers, colleges, and employers; maintain records, advocate for services, and uphold safeguarding throughout the assignment.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting young people, ideally within leaving-care, youth work, or social care environments.
• Strong understanding of the needs and challenges faced by care leavers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build trust and develop positive professional relationships.
• Good knowledge of housing, benefits, education, and employment pathways.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-agency team.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and writing reports.
• Understanding of safeguarding and relevant legislation, such as the Children (Leaving Care) Act.

Responsibilities

• Offer ongoing advice, guidance, and emotional support to care leavers aged 16–25.
• Complete pathway plans and assessments in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Assist young people in developing independence skills, including budgeting, housing, education, and employment.
• Collaborate with social workers, external agencies, housing providers, colleges, and employers.
• Maintain accurate case records, reports, and documentation.
• Advocate on behalf of young people to ensure access to appropriate services.
• Conduct regular visits, meetings, and reviews with care leavers.
• Uphold safeguarding principles at all times.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Independent working

Team collaboration

Report writing

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Experience in leaving-care/social care

Job description

Chichester, United Kingdom | Posted on 12/05/2026

Job Description

2-Month Contract with a local authority

Summary

• The Personal Advisor for the Leaving Care Team in Worthing plays a crucial role in supporting young individuals transitioning out of the care system. This position, within West Sussex County Council, focuses on fostering independence and achieving positive outcomes for care leavers. The role involves building trusted relationships, providing practical advice, and coordinating personalized support packages. We seek a proactive and organized individual dedicated to safeguarding and empowering young people during this temporary assignment.

Responsibilities

• Offer ongoing advice, guidance, and emotional support to care leavers aged 16–25.
• Complete pathway plans and assessments in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Assist young people in developing independence skills, including budgeting, housing, education, and employment.
• Collaborate with social workers, external agencies, housing providers, colleges, and employers.
• Maintain accurate case records, reports, and documentation.
• Advocate on behalf of young people to ensure access to appropriate services.
• Conduct regular visits, meetings, and reviews with care leavers.
• Uphold safeguarding principles at all times.

Requirements

• Experience in supporting young people, ideally within leaving-care, youth work, or social care environments.
• Strong understanding of the needs and challenges faced by care leavers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build trust and develop positive professional relationships.
• Good knowledge of housing, benefits, education, and employment pathways.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-agency team.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and writing reports.
• Understanding of safeguarding and relevant legislation, such as the Children (Leaving Care) Act.

Additional Information

• Bi-Weekly Payments
• Customer: West Sussex County Council
• Location: County Hall, Chichester, PO19 1RQi