Personal Advisor (Leaving Care Team) NEW Stockport Council Posted today Stockport £33,366 - £37[...]

Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Personal Advisor to join their Leaving Care Service. This role focuses on supporting young people in care and those transitioning to adulthood, ensuring they achieve positive outcomes. The position offers a hybrid working environment, allowing for a blend of office and community engagement. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of trauma and its impact, demonstrating excellent proactive working skills. If you're committed to making a difference in the lives of young people, this is an exciting opportunity to join a team dedicated to creating positive change.

Benefits

Essential Car User allowance

Flexible working

Employee benefits

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Highly motivated to achieve positive outcomes for young people.
• Good understanding of trauma and its impact.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in care and transitioning to adulthood.
• Maintain relationships with partner agencies supporting care leavers.

Skills

Flexible working

Proactive working

Understanding of trauma

Partnership working

Job description

Personal Advisor (Leaving Care Team)

SO1 (£33,366 to £37,938). This role is eligible for an Essential Car User allowance of up to £963 per annum.

37 hours, Full Time, Permanent, Hybrid: Central House and a mix of office, community, and home working.

Application Details

Deadline: Sunday 11th May 2025, 11:59pm
Please submit your application early as we may close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 13th May 2025
Interview Date: 20th May 2025
Interview Type: Face-to-face interview with written test and Young People’s Panel

Your Role

Join Stockport’s Leaving Care Service as a Personal Adviser. We are expanding to support the increasing number of young people in care and care leavers up to age 25.

About You

You will be highly motivated to achieve positive outcomes for young people leaving care and transitioning to adulthood. You will have excellent skills in flexible, proactive working, with a good understanding of trauma and its impact. You will be committed to partnership working with children’s and adults’ services and maintaining relationships with partner agencies supporting care leavers.

About Us

At Stockport Council, we aim to create opportunities for everyone in the borough. We value staff who embody our workplace values and are committed to wellbeing, fair pay, flexible working, and staff engagement. Recognised under the Good Employment Charter, we strive to be a great place to work.

For an informal discussion, contact Team Leader Jack Harris at [e-mail].

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The successful applicant will undergo pre-employment checks, including a DBS check. Stockport Council holds a Visa sponsorship license, but this role does not currently qualify.

We are committed to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, and ex-military personnel. Meeting the criteria for our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme guarantees an interview if you also meet the essential job criteria. Find out if you qualify at this link.

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