Personal Advisor Childrens Services

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Dudley Wood; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority organization in Dudley is seeking a Personal Advisor to support vulnerable young people, particularly care leavers, in developing essential independence skills and navigating life's challenges. The role includes providing one-to-one support, developing tailored support plans, and fostering engagement with education and employment. A strong understanding of safeguarding policies and excellent communication skills are essential for this temporary position until March 2026. The contract is hybrid with in-person visits required.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of challenges faced by care leavers.
• Ability to support young people in developing practical life skills.
• Experience in support planning and case management.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to young people to build life skills.
• Monitor and review individual support plans tailored to each young person.
• Encourage engagement with education and employment opportunities.
• Liaise with multi-agency partners and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable young people

Communication skills

Motivational skills

Relationship-building skills

Knowledge of safeguarding policies

Empathy and resilience

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Description

4 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary :

• The Personal Advisor – Children’s Services will support vulnerable young people—often care leavers—who may have experienced significant challenges during childhood.
• The post-holder will guide, motivate and empower young people to develop essential independence skills, overcome barriers, and work towards their personal goals and aspirations.
• The role involves direct engagement, support planning, and helping young people transition successfully into adulthood and community living.
• This position is temporary until March 2026 and requires an enhanced level of compliance.

Key Duties / Accountabilities (Sample) :

• Provide one-to-one support to young people, including care leavers, to build life skills and independence.
• Develop, monitor and review individual support plans tailored to each young person’s needs and aspirations.
• Encourage and motivate young people to overcome challenges and engage positively with education, training, employment and community opportunities.
• Conduct hybrid work involving office-based tasks, remote work and in-person visits as required.
• Maintain accurate records, case notes and progress updates in line with service expectations.
• Liaise with multi-agency partners, including social workers, education providers, health professionals and community organisations.
• Offer practical support with housing, budgeting, benefits, employment and daily living skills.
• Safeguard young people by following relevant policies, procedures and safeguarding frameworks.
• Build trusting, consistent and supportive relationships with young people based on respect and professional boundaries.
• Promote young people’s rights, choices and independence while ensuring their safety and wellbeing.

Skills / Experience :

• Previous experience working with young people, particularly those who are vulnerable or have experienced trauma.
• Strong understanding of adolescence, independence skills, and the challenges faced by care leavers.
• Excellent communication, motivational and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to support young people in developing practical life skills (housing, budgeting, employment, etc.).
• Experience in support planning, assessment and case management.
• Ability to work independently, manage a caseload and travel for visits.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Empathy, resilience and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to maintain accurate records.

Additional Information :

• The closing date : 30 / 11 / 2025.
• Enhanced DBS and reference compliance essential.
• Location : Dudley (Hybrid with visits).

Requirements

• Previous experience working with young people, particularly those who are vulnerable or have experienced trauma.
• Strong understanding of adolescence, independence skills, and the challenges faced by care leavers.
• Excellent communication, motivational and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to support young people in developing practical life skills (housing, budgeting, employment, etc.).
• Experience in support planning, assessment and case management.Ability to work independently, manage a caseload and travel for visits.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Empathy, resilience and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to maintain accurate records.