Personal advisor

Civic Recruitment Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited in Peterborough is seeking a Personal Advisor to work within the Leaving Care Service, helping care leavers transition to adulthood by providing guidance on housing, education, employment and independence.

You will manage caseloads, assess needs, develop Pathway Plans and collaborate with multi‑agency professionals to promote safeguarding and positive outcomes for vulnerable young people.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with Care Leavers, Young People, Children in Care or Leaving Care Services.
• Experience managing a caseload.
• Knowledge of the Children Act and Leaving Care legislation.
• Experience carrying out assessments and support planning.
• Strong report writing and record keeping skills.
• Experience working within Children's Social Care or Early Help services.
• Ability to build positive relationships with vulnerable young people.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Experience working with multi-agency professionals and services.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of young people leaving care.
• Assess needs and deliver tailored support and intervention plans.
• Develop, review and update Pathway Plans.
• Support young people with housing, education, employment and training opportunities.
• Assist care leavers in managing finances and budgeting.
• Carry out visits to homes and other community settings.
• Maintain accurate records, case notes and reports.
• Attend reviews, meetings, case conferences and planning meetings.
• Work collaboratively with Children's Social Care, education, health and partner agencies.
• Promote safeguarding and the welfare of vulnerable young people.
• Support young people to develop independence and life skills.
• Ensure services are delivered in line with legislation, policies and procedures.

Skills

Caseload management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Report writing

Job description

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 08/10/2026

Job Information

Community & Social

City Peterborough

Province Cambridgeshire

Postal Code PE1

3 Months Contract with a Local Authority

Job Purpose

As a Personal Advisor , you will work within the Leaving Care Service, supporting young people transitioning from care into adulthood. You will provide advice, guidance, and practical support to help care leavers achieve positive outcomes in areas such as housing, education, employment, finances, health, and independence.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Manage a caseload of young people leaving care.
• Assess needs and deliver tailored support and intervention plans.
• Develop, review and update Pathway Plans.
• Support young people with housing, education, employment and training opportunities.
• Assist care leavers in managing finances and budgeting.
• Carry out visits to homes and other community settings.
• Maintain accurate records, case notes and reports.
• Attend reviews, meetings, case conferences and planning meetings.
• Work collaboratively with Children's Social Care, education, health and partner agencies.
• Promote safeguarding and the welfare of vulnerable young people.
• Support young people to develop independence and life skills.
• Ensure services are delivered in line with legislation, policies and procedures.

Essential Experience Required

• Previous experience working with Care Leavers, Young People, Children in Care or Leaving Care Services.
• Experience managing a caseload.
• Knowledge of the Children Act and Leaving Care legislation.
• Experience carrying out assessments and support planning.
• Strong report writing and record keeping skills.
• Experience working within Children's Social Care or Early Help services.
• Ability to build positive relationships with vulnerable young people.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Experience working with multi-agency professionals and services.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Additional Information to Note

• Monday to Friday.
• Sand Martin House / Chauffeurs Cottage, Peterborough.

Enhanced DBS Check

• Experience within Leaving Care Services highly desirable.
• We work on bi-weekly payment schedule.