Personal Advisor - Leaving Care Service

Liverpool City Council; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Agile working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Training and development

Health and Wellbeing

Cycle to Work and Travel Pass

Employee Volunteering

Job summary

Liverpool City Council in Liverpool is recruiting a Personal Advisor to join the Leaving Care Service. You will work with a group of young people from diverse backgrounds, helping them with transition planning and independent living.

You will need at least a Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent, sound knowledge of relevant legislation and entitlements for care leavers, and excellent communication to motivate and support them.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent.
• Sound understanding of legislation and entitlements for care leavers.
• Experience working with vulnerable children and young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support and guidance to care leavers.
• Collaborate with the Permanence Service and multi-agencies.
• Motivate young people to realise their potential and access education, employment, and housing.
• Deliver transition planning and practical skills for independent living.
• Maintain accurate records and liaise with partners to achieve best outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivation and drive

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent

Job description

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Job Reference liverpoolcitycouncil/TP/691/2266

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Fixed Term Full Time

Fixed term for 12 months to cover maternity leave

Working Hours:

35

Closing Date:

11/10/2026

Job Category:

Children's Services

Region / Division:

Liverpool

Job Introduction

Job title: Personal Advisor

A bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven , dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities . Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

The Role:

• As a Personal Advisor for our Leaving Care Service, you will be working with a group of amazing young people who come from diverse backgrounds and who have a range of life experiences
• The Personal Advisor will hold at least a Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent and have strong direct experience working with vulnerable children and young people within or leaving the care system. You will have sound understanding of legislation, as well as financial and benefit entitlements for care leavers
• The Personal Advisor will have the drive and motivation to deliver excellent services and improve outcomes to ensure a positive difference and brighter future for our children and young people
• As a Personal Advisor you will need to have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to motivate young people and to inspire them to make the most of their potential. You will creatively source appropriate support with regards to suitable accommodation, education and employment opportunities as well as provide them with the emotional , social and practice skills to promote independent living
• The Personal Advisor will work closely with our Permanence Service to provide tailored support , accurate guidance and advice on transition planning for young people leaving care. You will be confident , proactive and able to work in partnership with all multi-agencies to ensure you achieve the best outcomes

This role is fixed term for 12 months the purpose of covering maternity leave.

Our offer to you:

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (role dependent) - a "Flexibility First" approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme - option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression -opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Drive Time -a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme

Next steps:

Closing date: midnight on Sunday 11 October 2026

Shortlisting date: Monday 12 October 2026

Interview date: w/c 19 October 2026

Interview type: Face to face

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Once the role has closed, you will not be able to submit an application, and we are unable to reopen the vacancy for you to complete it. We strongly recommend submitting your application well in advance of the closing date to avoid disappointment.

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Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve . As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment , we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role .

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at [e-mail] .

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