Personal Advisor – Cheshire East

Pertemps; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector staffing agency is seeking a Personal Advisor to support young care leavers in Cheshire East. The role focuses on building relationships, providing guidance, and enhancing the capacity of young people to live independently. Candidates should have experience working with youth in care settings and possess strong communication skills. This full-time position offers £20.28 per hour with an ongoing contract.

Benefits

Opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people’s lives

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people, ideally in a social care setting.
• Strong communication and ability to empower young people.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and legislation around looked after children.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with young people transitioning to independence.
• Provide advice and guidance on education, housing, and health.
• Contribute to assessments and pathway planning.

Skills

Experience of working with young people

Strong communication and engagement skills

Knowledge of safeguarding and care leaver entitlements

Ability to manage a varied caseload

Job description

Overview

Personal Advisor – Cheshire East Council
£20.28 per hour | Full-time | Ongoing Contract

Pertemps are currently recruiting for a dedicated Personal Advisor to join Cheshire East Council, supporting young people preparing to leave the care of the local authority.

Job Purpose

As a Personal Advisor, you will act as a corporate parent, ensuring care leavers are supported to achieve their full potential. You will provide high-quality assessments, targeted support, advice and guidance to help young people develop the skills they need to live independently and thrive in all aspects of their lives. This is a targeted, outcome-focused role, working with young people who are legally defined as care leavers and entitled to this provision.

Key Responsibilities

• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people as they transition to independence.
• Deliver ongoing advice and guidance across education, training, housing, health, employment and life skills.
• Enhance young people’s capacity to achieve their goals and live successfully as independent adults.
• Work collaboratively with social workers, partner agencies and other professionals to ensure holistic support.
• Provide detailed assessments and contribute to pathway planning, reviews and monitoring outcomes.

Requirements

• Experience of working with young people, ideally within a leaving care, social care, or youth support setting.
• Strong communication and engagement skills, with the ability to motivate and empower.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, care leavers’ entitlements and legislation around looked after children.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and work independently.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle desirable.

What’s on Offer

• £20.28 per hour
• Full-time, 37 hours per week
• Ongoing temporary contract
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people’s lives

Apply today or contact Freya at [e-mail] for more information.