Young Person’s Advisor

Monmouthshire County Council; Usk; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Monmouthshire County Council invites applications for a Personal Advisor to work with Care Experienced young people and Care Leavers aged 15–25. You will help them build independence, confidence and brighter futures, supporting housing, education, employment and training while collaborating with partners to improve life outcomes.

The role is based at County Hall, Usk, and requires an Enhanced DBS check. Welsh language skills are desirable; for more information contact HUW THOMAS at

Qualifications

• Welsh language skills are desirable
• Enhanced DBS check required
• Experience with looked-after children and care leavers encouraged

Responsibilities

• Support Care Experienced young people aged 15–25 to build independence and confidence
• Assist with housing, education, employment and training
• Collaborate with teams to improve outcomes for looked after children and care leavers

Job description

This is more than a job; it\'s a chance to walk alongside young people as they transition into adulthood and help them thrive across their life domains.

Our Long Term Support Team is offering a unique opportunity for a Personal Advisor to work directly with Monmouthshire’s Care Experienced young people and Care Leavers aged 15 to 25. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting young people to build independence, confidence, and brighter futures - from strengthening social connections to navigating housing, education, employment, and training.

Join a team that prides itself on collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement, where your contribution is valued and your impact is real. Together, we are committed to achieving better outcomes for Children Looked After and Care Leavers in Monmouthshire.

SALARY - IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Salary would be pro rata if not working full time hours or 52 weeks per year. i.e. 37 hours per week / 32.5 per week for School Teachers

Temporary End Date

Location

County Hall (Rhadyr - Usk), NP15 1GA, United Kingdom. This may change in the future if the service location needs to relocate. Relocation or disturbance expenses will not be paid if this happens.

Term Time Only – Weeks per Year (if applicable)

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check

Appointment to this post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to the following DBS check: Enhanced

Welsh Language Assessment

Welsh language skills are desirable

Recruitment Contact

Should you require any further information regarding this post, please contact: HUW THOMAS /[e-mail]

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