Job description

4 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• The Personal Advisor – Children’s Services will support vulnerable young people—often care leavers—who may have experienced significant challenges during childhood.

• The post-holder will guide, motivate and empower young people to develop essential independence skills, overcome barriers, and work towards their personal goals and aspirations.

• The role involves direct engagement, support planning, and helping young people transition successfully into adulthood and community living.

• This position is temporary until March 2026 and requires an enhanced level of compliance.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Provide one-to-one support to young people, including care leavers, to build life skills and independence.

• Develop, monitor and review individual support plans tailored to each young person’s needs and aspirations.

• Encourage and motivate young people to overcome challenges and engage positively with education, training, employment and community opportunities.

• Conduct hybrid work involving office-based tasks, remote work and in-person visits as required.

• Maintain accurate records, case notes and progress updates in line with service expectations.

• Liaise with multi-agency partners, including social workers, education providers, health professionals and community organisations.

• Offer practical support with housing, budgeting, benefits, employment and daily living skills.

• Safeguard young people by following relevant policies, procedures and safeguarding frameworks.

• Build trusting, consistent and supportive relationships with young people based on respect and professional boundaries.

• Promote young people’s rights, choices and independence while ensuring their safety and wellbeing.

Skills/Experience:

• Previous experience working with young people, particularly those who are vulnerable or have experienced trauma.

• Strong understanding of adolescence, independence skills, and the challenges faced by care leavers.

• Excellent communication, motivational and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to support young people in developing practical life skills (housing, budgeting, employment, etc.).

• Experience in support planning, assessment and case management.

• Ability to work independently, manage a caseload and travel for visits.

• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.

• Empathy, resilience and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.

• Strong organisational skills and ability to maintain accurate records.

Additional Information:

• The closing date: 30/11/2025.

• Enhanced DBS and reference compliance essential.

• Location: Dudley (Hybrid with visits).

Personal Advisor Childrens Services

Personal Advisor Childrens Services

Job description

Karina Nazarenko