Personal Advisor

Reed; Cocker Hill; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local support organization is seeking a dedicated Personal Advisor to help care leavers build independent lives. The role requires strong communication skills, empathy, and experience in multi-agency working. Responsibilities include advocating for services, conducting assessments, and developing personalized support plans. Flexible hours include home visits and participation in duty rotas. Essential qualifications include NVQ Level 3 in Care of Children and Young People.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and open non-judgmental approach to young people.
• Experience with domestic abuse and substance misuse is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with care leavers.
• Advocate across services including education and health.
• Conduct assessments and maintain records.

Skills

Empathetic approach

Strong communication skills

Advocacy skills

Planning skills

Ability to engage young people

IT proficiency

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Care of Children and Young People

NNEB/BTEC equivalent

Job description

Overview

Do you want to be a trusted guide for young people as they navigate life after care?

We’re looking for a dedicated Personal Advisor (PA) to support care leavers in building independent, fulfilling lives through trauma-informed and relationship-based practice.

Location: OL6 postcode area

Pay Rate: £18.34 per hour

Duration: Temporary assignment

Working Hours: Flexible, includes home visits and duty rota participation

Key Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with care leavers and co-produce tailored pathway plans
• Advocate across services (education, housing, health, employment)
• Promote trauma-informed, safeguarding, and anti-discriminatory practices
• Conduct assessments, maintain records, and attend statutory reviews
• Facilitate group work and contribute to service development

What We’re Looking For

• Empathetic, open, and non-judgemental approach
• Strong communication, planning, and advocacy skills
• Ability to engage young people in safe, comfortable environments
• Knowledge of child development, trauma, and multi-agency working
• IT proficiency and confident use of digital recording tools

Qualifications

• Essential: NVQ Level 3 in Care of Children and Young People / NNEB / BTEC equivalent
• Desirable: Experience with domestic abuse, substance misuse, education/training support, and evidence-based practice

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel and visit young people in various settings
• Commitment to continuous learning and service improvement
• Confident spoken English for all aspects of the role