Personal Advisor
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FULL DESCRIPTION
This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside professionals from a range of disciplines to help prepare young adults to ensure they are supported within their journey to independence. You will be responsible for providing practical support, advice and guidance and fulfilling the statutory requirements of the Leaving Care Act to our care experienced young people aged 16-25.
Job Introduction
This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside professionals from a range of disciplines including, social workers, probation services, police, accommodation providers, housing, welfare benefits, mental health professionals, substance misuse services and foundations to employment.
The Children in Care and Care Leavers service consists of a team of Senior Practitioners, Social Workers and Personal Advisors (PA) across Staffordshire primarily based at the East Staffordshire office. This is a permanent position.
Some working outside of core hours will be required.
Main Responsibility
You will:
- help prepare young adults to ensure they are supported within their journey to independence.
- empower young adults to develop skills to prepare them for their futures. be responsible for providing practical support, advice and guidance and fulfilling the statutory requirements of the Leaving Care Act to our care experienced young people aged 16-25.
The Ideal Candidate
You will have:
- significant experience of working with children / young people
- good communication skills
- an ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with other professionals, be solution focused to achieve best outcomes for our care experienced young people.
- the ability to travel across the county
You will be eligible for an essential car allowance and mileage rates are paid.
“We’re happy to talk flexible working”
If you require any additional information regarding this role, please contact Jen Ford on [contact hidden]
Interview dates will be week 19th and 20th November 2025