Personal Advisor

Civic Recruitment Limited; Ludlow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Personal Advisor in the Leaving Care Service on a 3-month contract with a local authority. You will manage a diverse caseload of care leavers and support transitions to independence.

Based at Guildhall, Shropshire Council, you will undertake needs assessments, develop pathway plans, coordinate joint agency support, and produce clear records.

37 hours per week, with pattern Mon-Thu 08:45-17:00, Fri 08:45-16:00; DBS checks required and full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults within social care, housing, youth work, or community settings.
• Experience managing complex caseloads.
• Experience undertaking assessments and developing support plans.
• Experience working in partnership with multiple agencies and professionals.
• Experience supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes and independence.
• Experience producing accurate reports, records, and case documentation.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles and responsibilities.
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex and diverse caseload of care leavers and young people.
• Undertake needs assessments and develop support plans based on identified needs.
• Produce and review pathway plans in line with statutory guidance and procedures.
• Support young people to achieve independence and positive transitions into adulthood.
• Work with current and former asylum-seeking young people, those with unresolved immigration status, and young people with disabilities.
• Build trusting and supportive relationships with young people and their families.
• Coordinate services and support from partner agencies and professionals.
• Promote participation and involvement of care leavers in decision-making.
• Produce clear, accurate, and timely reports and records.
• Support care planning and contribute to achieving positive outcomes.
• Work independently while seeking guidance and support where appropriate.
• Maintain professional boundaries and engage in continuous professional development.

Skills

Case management

Assessment & planning

Interagency collaboration

Report writing

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

IT skills

Driving licence

Education

Social care/youth work qualification

Enhanced DBS (Adults & Children)

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

3 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

As a Personal Advisor within the Leaving Care Service, you will manage a complex and diverse caseload of young people, supporting care leavers in their transition to adulthood and independence. You will undertake assessments, develop outcome-focused pathway plans, coordinate support services, and work collaboratively with professionals and partner agencies to promote positive outcomes for young people.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Manage a complex and diverse caseload of care leavers and young people.
  
• Undertake needs assessments and develop support plans based on identified needs.
  
• Produce and review pathway plans in line with statutory guidance and procedures.
  
• Support young people to achieve independence and positive transitions into adulthood.
  
• Work with current and former asylum-seeking young people, those with unresolved immigration status, and young people with disabilities.
  
• Build trusting and supportive relationships with young people and their families.
  
• Coordinate services and support from partner agencies and professionals.
  
• Promote participation and involvement of care leavers in decision-making.
  
• Produce clear, accurate, and timely reports and records.
  
• Support care planning and contribute to achieving positive outcomes.
  
• Work independently while seeking guidance and support where appropriate.
  
• Maintain professional boundaries and engage in continuous professional development.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults within a social care, support, housing, youth work, or community setting.
  
• Experience managing complex caseloads.
  
• Experience undertaking assessments and developing support plans.
  
• Experience working in partnership with multiple agencies and professionals.
  
• Experience supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes and independence.
  
• Experience producing accurate reports, records, and case documentation.
  
• Understanding of safeguarding principles and responsibilities.
  
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with vulnerable young people.
  

Essential Qualifications Required

• Relevant qualification in Social Care, Youth Work, Health & Social Care, Community Work, or equivalent relevant experience.
  
• Enhanced DBS with Adults' and Children's Barred List.
  
• Full UK Driving Licence.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Good IT skills and experience using case management systems.
  

Additional Information to Note

• Working hours: 37 hours per week.
  
• Working pattern: Monday to Thursday 08:45 - 17:00, Friday 08:45 - 16:00.
  
• Location: Guildhall, Shropshire Council.
  
• Enhanced DBS with Adults' and Children's Barred List required.
  
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
  
• Contract Length: 12 weeks with possible extension.
  
• We work on bi-weekly payment schedule.
  

RequirementsAs a Personal Advisor within the Leaving Care Service, you will manage a complex and diverse caseload of young people, supporting care leavers in their transition to adulthood and independence. You will undertake assessments, develop outcome-focused pathway plans, coordinate support services, and work collaboratively with professionals and partner agencies to promote positive outcomes for young people.