Personal Advisor

Cheshire East Council; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

34 days annual leave

Up to 10 extra annual leave days may

Hybrid/remote working where possible

Green car salary sacrifice scheme

White goods salary sacrifice scheme

Career average pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Cheshire East Council is seeking a dedicated professional to support care leavers aged 16–25 as they transition to independence. You will work within a collaborative team across housing, health, education, and employment services to co-produce Pathway Plans and keep essential records.

You will build strong relationships with partners and ensure regular contact with young people, contributing to positive outcomes and brighter futures.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Advice and Guidance or Health and Social Care is essential.
• Excellent organisational skills and personal resilience are required.
• Experience working with diverse backgrounds and promoting positive outcomes for care leavers is desired.
• Strong relationship-building with agencies and professionals is important.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and practical support to care leavers aged 16–25 to prepare for independence.
• Collaborate with housing, health, education, and employment services.
• Co-produce Pathway Plans with young people and key individuals.
• Maintain regular contact with care leavers and access to the Cheshire East Care Leavers Local Offer.
• Deliver duty support services with Personal Advisors and keep accurate records.

Skills

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Experience with diverse backgrounds

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Advice and Guidance or Health and Social Care

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join ourCare Leavers Team, supporting young people aged 16–25 across Cheshire East as they transition into adulthood. Working within corporate parenting principles, the role focuses on empowering care leavers with the skills, confidence, and support they need for independence. Through collaboration with a wide range of professionals - including social workers, housing providers, mental health practitioners, and employment support teams - you’ll play a vital part in shaping positive futures.

About us

At Cheshire East Council we are resident, and partner focused with a vision to enable prosperity and wellbeing for all. People really are at the heart of everything we do and that starts with our incredible workforce. We promote a culture of high performance where people can aspire, thrive and flourish, where we strive to deliver best value in everything we do.

For us, success isn’t just about what we achieve, but how we achieve it together. We promote curiosity, excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.

We are values led and committed to wellbeing and inclusion for all, where our employees co-created our values of drive, integrity, respect and collaboration which inform all that we do.

We are proud to work for Cheshire East Council and believe you would be too!

Join us on a meaningful journey in Children’s Social Care at Cheshire East Council

We’re on a meaningful journey in Children’s Social Care and we’d love for you to be part of it. Joining us means becoming part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that’s passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people. Everything we do is about putting them first, helping them grow, thrive and reach their full potential so they can build brighter futures.

If this sounds like the kind of impact you want to make, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Come and join us in shaping positive change for our young people.

About the role:

• Provide guidance and practical support to care leavers aged 16–25, helping them prepare for independence.
• Work in partnership with professionals across housing, health, education, and employment services.
• Co-produce Pathway Plans with young people and key individuals in their lives.
• Maintain regular contact with care leavers and ensure access to the Cheshire East Care Leavers Local Offer.
• Deliver duty support services alongside other Personal Advisors and keep accurate, timely records.

This is just a snapshot of some of the exciting things you’ll be doing in the role, to find out more about the other key responsibilities of the role please view the attached job description.

About you:

• You hold an NVQ Level 3 in Advice and Guidance or Health and Social Care.
• You’ll bring excellent organisational skills, strong personal resilience, and a passion for improving outcomes for young people.
• You have experience working with diverse backgrounds and are committed to promoting positive outcomes for all care leavers.
• You’ll enjoy building relationships and working in partnership with other agencies.
• You have strong interpersonal skills and thrive in a relationship-based practice approach.

To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.

What we offer in return:

• A competitive salary -Between£31,537 per annum - £34,434 per annum(CEC NJC – Grade 7) with guaranteed yearly pay increases!
• Enhanced annual leave- Start with an impressive34 days of annual leave(including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
• Purchase of annual leave –Want more time off? You can purchaseup to 10 extra daysof annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Flexible working pattern- Enjoy a37-hour standard full-time work weekwith the added perks of flexitime and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better!
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme- Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme.There’re no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme -Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
• Enhanced public pension-Secure your future with ourcareer average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
• Cycle to work scheme -Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
• Employee assistance programme- Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life
• Discounted gym membership -Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
  • Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
  • Off-Peak Racket Sports
  • Athletics Tracks
  • Sauna/Steam/Spa