Personal Advisor

Coventry City Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the United Kingdom is seeking Personal Advisers to join the Through Care service, providing direct support to care leavers aged 16-25. Candidates will ensure care leavers achieve positive outcomes while implementing a family-valued approach. This rewarding role emphasizes community engagement and requires the Right to Work in the UK, with no sponsorship offered. The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check to ensure the safety of those supported. Join us to make a difference in the lives of Coventry's youth.

Qualifications

• Right to Work in the UK; no sponsorship offered.
• Successful DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to care leavers aged 16‑25.
• Help care leavers achieve positive outcomes when they leave care.
• Implement a family‑valued approach and relational practice in all activities.

Job description

The Through Care Service is made up of Social Workers, Personal Advisers (PAs), Children and Families Workers and a Housing Liaison Officer. Our team provide social work and personal advice to children in care and care leavers aged 12 to 25. We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias. At Coventry City Council, we are embarking on an incredible journey to create a brighter future for Coventry's children. As a 'Good' Local Authority, we believe in pushing boundaries and delivering excellence for children and families. Our vision is clear, and our social workers are unwavering in their commitment to putting children and families at the centre of their practice. Be part of our inspiring team, making a meaningful difference in the lives of Coventry's children. Together, let's create a nurturing environment where every child's potential can flourish.

Our Values

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

What is the job role?

We are recruiting Personal Advisers for the Through Care service. This is an exciting post and you will provide direct support to care leavers aged 16‑25. The role involves ensuring that care leavers are supported and achieve positive outcomes when they leave care. The role places a strong emphasis on a family‑valued approach and relational practice. All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to care leavers aged 16‑25.
• Help care leavers achieve positive outcomes when they leave care.
• Implement a family‑valued approach and relational practice in all activities.

Qualifications

• Right to Work in the UK; no sponsorship offered.
• Successful DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the following criteria: Members of the Armed Forces and veterans; currently in care or have previously been in care; consider yourself disabled or have a long‑term health condition.

Interview Dates

Friday 16th January 2026

Benefits

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package. To find out more please visit the council vacancies page.