Personal Advisor (Grade G) - Social Care Non-Qualified

LinsCare; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

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Job summary

LinsCare is recruiting a Personal Advisor for the Care Leavers Team in Merseyside. The role supports young people leaving care to gain independence and plan their transition to adulthood.

The position offers a hands-on role working with social workers, housing providers and health professionals to safeguard and advocate for care leavers. Based in Merseyside, you will maintain case records, prepare reports and participate in meetings to ensure young people receive timely, person-centred support.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, ideally within social care or a leaving care service.
• Good communication, advocacy and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in developing and reviewing their individual pathway plans.
• Help care leavers access suitable accommodation and maintain independent living.
• Provide budgeting guidance and support with benefits and money management.
• Support education, employment and training opportunities.

Skills

Experience with young people

Advocacy and communication

Caseload management

Job description

Job Opportunity: Personal Advisor – Care Leavers Team

Location: Merseyside

Pay Rate: £22.92 per hour (Umbrella)

Department: Children’s Social Care

We are currently recruiting for a Personal Advisor to join the Care Leavers Team in Merseyside.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people who are leaving care or have recently left care, helping them develop the skills, confidence and independence needed to successfully transition into adulthood.

Key Responsibilities

• Support young people in developing and reviewing their individual pathway plans.
• Help care leavers access suitable accommodation and maintain independent living.
• Provide guidance on budgeting, benefits, managing money and household responsibilities.
• Support young people with education, employment and training opportunities.
• Promote positive physical and mental health and encourage access to appropriate services.
• Provide advice, guidance and advocacy to ensure young people's voices are heard.
• Work closely with social workers, housing providers, health professionals and other partner agencies.
• Maintain accurate case records, prepare reports and attend relevant meetings.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and ensure risks are appropriately reported and managed.

Requirements

• Experience working with young people, ideally within social care or a leaving care service.
• Understanding of the challenges faced by young people transitioning from care into independent living.
• Good communication, advocacy and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload and maintain accurate records.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• A compassionate, person‑centred approach with a commitment to promoting independence and equality.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people and helping care leavers build a brighter, more independent future, we would love to hear from you!

For more information, contact Shivashni Govender