Personal Advisor for UASC: Build Futures

Birmingham Children's Trust; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid for

30 days annual leave + 3

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Free on-site parking

Comprehensive employee benefits

Hybrid working policy

Local Government pension

Job summary

Birmingham Children’s Trust is seeking a Personal Advisor to support Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children aged 16-25 as they transition from care to adulthood in the UK. You will build trusting relationships, promote independence, rights and access to services, and work in a hybrid Birmingham-based role.

We value trauma-informed, strengths-based practice and collaborative working with partners to improve outcomes for young people.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people.
• Knowledge of rights, entitlements, and independent living skills.
• Strong communication, advocacy and partnership-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with unaccompanied young people.
• Support development of independence and life skills.
• Co-produce and review Pathway Plans reflecting goals.
• Help navigate immigration, asylum and legal processes.
• Promote engagement in education, employment and training.
• Conduct regular visits and collaborate with networks.
• Advocate for wellbeing, housing, health and education.
• Respect cultural identity and individual needs.
• Work with interpreters, legal reps and agencies.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Advocacy

Job description

Birmingham Children’s Trust is seeking a Personal Advisor to support Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children aged 16-25 as they transition from care to adulthood in the UK. You will build trusting relationships, promote independence, rights and access to services, and work in a hybrid Birmingham-based role.

We value trauma-informed, strengths-based practice and collaborative working with partners to improve outcomes for young people.