Personal Advisor

Nottingham City Council; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

LGPS with 18.5% employer contribution

Flexible hybrid working

Focus on wellbeing

Professional development and career‑or

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is seeking a Personal Advisor (Grade F) to support care-experienced young people as they transition to independent adulthood. The role is hybrid and full-time (37 hours per week) with a salary range of £32,597 to £35,412 per year.

You will build trusting relationships, manage a caseload, develop Pathway Plans and advocate for access to housing, education, employment or training, and required services.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for care-experienced young people.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Children in Care and Care Leavers.
• Develop and review Pathway Plans and advocate on behalf of young people.
• Help young people access education, employment or training and suitable accommodation.

Job description

Personal Advisor (Grade F)

Hybrid Working
Full-Time 37 hours a week

Salary: £32,597 to £35,412
Permanent

Are you passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of care-experienced young people? We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Personal Advisor to join our Leaving Care Service and support young people as they transition into independent adulthood.

As a Personal Advisor, you will build positive and trusting relationships with young people, providing practical, emotional and social support tailored to their individual needs and aspirations. You will manage a caseload of Children in Care and Care Leavers, developing and reviewing Pathway Plans, advocating on their behalf, and helping them access the opportunities and services they need to thrive.

Working closely with colleagues and partner agencies across housing, education, health, social care and the voluntary sector, you will play a key role in supporting young people to secure suitable accommodation, engage in education, employment or training, and develop the skills and confidence needed for independent living.

We are looking for someone with experience of working with young people, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for care-experienced young people. You will be an effective advocate, organised in your approach to case management, and able to work collaboratively within a multi-agency environment.

Working for Nottingham City Council

Working for Nottingham City Council comes with a wide range of award-winning benefits. Alongside competitive pay, generous annual leave, and access to an excellent pension scheme, we are committed to creating an innovative, inclusive, and progressive workplace where colleagues are supported to be their very best.

Our benefits include:

• A competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement (between 26 and 33 days per year depending on your length of service)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with an 18.5% employer contribution
• Flexible hybrid working
• A strong focus on wellbeing
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

In return, we are looking for compassionate, dedicated people who share our commitment to improving outcomes for children, young people, adults, and families across Nottingham. If you are passionate about making a positive difference through education and social care and want to help people thrive, we would love to hear from you.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Nottingham City Council is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We value diversity and recognise that different perspectives, experiences and ideas help us deliver better services for Nottingham's citizens.

We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, disabled people, and people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender (LGBT+), as these groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

Right to Work

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of right to work checks in accordance with Home Office requirements.