Personal Advisor

Central Bedfordshire Council; Shefford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking a dedicated Personal Advisor to join the Corporate Parenting Service and support Care Experienced Young People as they transition into adulthood. You will work directly with young people to help them access accommodation, education, employment, and training opportunities while providing advocacy and guidance.

You will undertake statutory duties for Looked After Children, develop and review Care and Pathway Plans, and collaborate with partner agencies to

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and advocacy skills.
• Ability to work in a multi-agency environment.
• Organised, resilient and able to manage a varied caseload.

Responsibilities

• Support and safeguard Care Experienced Young People through effective planning for accommodation, education, employment and training (EET).
• Undertake statutory duties and responsibilities in relation to Looked After Children and Care Experienced Young People.
• Complete assessments of need using relevant assessment frameworks and ensure plans are tailored to individual circumstances.
• Develop, implement and review Care Plans and Pathway Plans to support positive outcomes.
• Monitor progress and ensure regular reviews are completed in line with statutory requirements.
• Participate in reviews and contribute to multi-agency planning and decision-making.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to deliver an integrated and coordinated service for young people.
• Support asylum-seeking young people by ensuring they have access to high-quality legal representation for their asylum applications and maintain appropriate contact with immigration authorities.
• Promote young people's wellbeing, independence and participation in decisions affecting their lives.

Skills

Social care experience

Communication skills

Multi-agency collaboration

Caseload management

Advocacy

Job description

Team: Children in Care and Beyond Care 15+
Job Family: Supporting - CBG8
Salary: £32,046 - £34,968 per annum pro rata
Hours: 37 hours per week (two roles available)
Location: You will be expected to attend a CBC office location as often as needed to carry out your role, which will be no less than twice per week.
Contract Type: Hybrid - Permanent
Closing Date: 22nd September 2026
Interview Date: 5th and 6th October 2026

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Personal Advisor to join our Corporate Parenting Service, supporting Care Experienced Young People (CEYP) as they transition into adulthood.

This rewarding role involves working directly with young people to help them achieve positive outcomes, remain safe, and access suitable accommodation, education, employment and training opportunities. You will play a vital role in ensuring young people receive the support, guidance and advocacy they need to develop independence and realise their potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and safeguard Care Experienced Young People through effective planning for accommodation, education, employment and training (EET).
• Undertake statutory duties and responsibilities in relation to Looked After Children and Care Experienced Young People.
• Complete assessments of need using relevant assessment frameworks and ensure plans are tailored to individual circumstances.
• Develop, implement and review Care Plans and Pathway Plans to support positive outcomes.
• Monitor progress and ensure regular reviews are completed in line with statutory requirements.
• Participate in reviews and contribute to multi-agency planning and decision-making.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to deliver an integrated and coordinated service for young people.
• Support asylum-seeking young people by ensuring they have access to high-quality legal representation for their asylum applications and maintain appropriate contact with immigration authorities.
• Promote young people's wellbeing, independence and participation in decisions affecting their lives.

About You

• Has experience of working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults.
• Understands the challenges faced by Care Experienced Young People.
• Has excellent communication, relationship-building and advocacy skills.
• Can work effectively within a multi-agency environment.
• Is organised, resilient and able to manage a varied caseload.
• Is committed to improving outcomes for young people and supporting them to achieve their goals.

Essential Requirement

• Able and willing to travel throughout the UK to undertake visits to young people.
• Able to work flexibly, including occasional work outside core hours, to meet the needs of young people.
• Able to attend the office a minimum of two days per week as part of a hybrid working arrangement.

Our Offer

We have a number of rewards and benefits available to our staff, to view these please visit our Rewards and Benefits page

Safeguarding

Central Bedfordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers and contractors to share this commitment.This post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records.

Visa & Sponsorship

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for our roles. Successful applicants that may require a visa will need to consider the options for obtaining and/or maintaining the legal right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the contract offered.

Probation

All new starters will join us on a four-month probationary period. During this time, if you are offered a Hybrid role you will be required to attend a Central Bedfordshire Council office location more frequently to support thorough and well-supported onboarding into your role. Please keep this in mind if you anticipate extensive travel to Central Bedfordshire.

Free Information, Advice and Guidance

Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Academy (BESA) provides free, impartial, information advice and guidance to those aged 16+ looking to get into work, learning or exploring a change of career.