Personal Advisor - Leaving Care

Lincolnshire County Council; North Kesteven; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible working policies

Career progression opportunities

Annual leave entitlement

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking a Leaving Care Worker based in Sleaford to support care-experienced young people aged 16-25. You will travel across the county and beyond, providing tailored advocacy and guidance to help build independence and resilience.

You will develop strong relationships, coordinate multi-agency plans, and deliver targeted interventions. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, safeguarding knowledge, and a driving licence are essential, with occasional evening work and travel for

Qualifications

• Hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience supporting young people aged 16-25.
• Understand safeguarding, risk management and child development.
• Flexible, including occasional evening work.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, trusting relationships with young people and their networks.
• Coordinate multi-agency support and lead on planning.
• Deliver targeted interventions and practical support.
• Act as Lead Professional where appropriate.
• Participate in a duty rota to support young people in crisis.
• Travel locally and nationally for face-to-face visits.

Skills

Relationship building

Coordination

Interventions

Lead professional

Multi-agency work

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

As a Leaving Care Worker, you'll be a vital point of contact for care-experienced young people aged 16-25. You'll provide tailored support, guidance, and advocacy to help them transition into independent adulthood with confidence and resilience. We follow and support our young people no matter where they move in the country, so although base location for this role is Sleaford, you will be visiting our care experienced young people across the county and out of county too.

• Young people still in care
• Care leavers aged 18-21
• Unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people
• Older care-experienced individuals aged 21-25

What You’ll Do

• Build strong, trusting relationships with young people and their networks
• Coordinate multi-agency support and lead on planning
• Deliver targeted interventions and practical support
• Act as Lead Professional where appropriate
• Participate in a duty rota to support young people in crisis
• Travel locally and nationally for face-to-face visits

We’re looking for passionate individuals who:

• Hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Have experience supporting young people aged 16-25
• Understand safeguarding, risk management, and child development
• Can work flexibly, including occasional evening work
• Are confident working across agencies and cultural contexts
• Have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle
• In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Competitive salary

Along with a competitive salary of £33,673 - £36,581 we are offering:

• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work-life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.