Young Persons Advisor

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Constantine House Ipswich IP1 2DH - Community based
• Salary: 28598 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

Were passionate about improving the future for our customers our communities and the environment. If you are too join us as a Young Persons Advisor and make a huge and meaningful impact. Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving. Our opportunities and support will enable you to make a difference and leave a positive lasting legacy.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Young Persons Advisor you will:

• build a trusted relationship with young people to offer guidance advice and direct support in planning for their future
• undertake regular statutory visits
• chair Pathway Review meetings to manage and assess risk or any unmet needs relating to housing; education/employment; finances health and emotional wellbeing
• provide advice and guidance on all these subjects will help your clients form secure foundations in their local community and increase their chances of living independently.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (JPP) (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

Our Leaving Care and UASC teams are responsible for providing a leaving care service to care experienced young people aged 16 - 24. Team members work with young people to develop the skills and support they need to make a successful move away from care and towards more independent living.

Team members work with young people to develop the skills and support they need to make a successful move away from care and towards more independent living.

The quality of the relationships created with young people is paramount as are working relationships which enable access to expertise and resources of a range of other services and agencies both within CYP and beyond.

Empowering Everyone

Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in ourWorkforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Wendy Wrightshe/her for a casual conversation. You can reach her by emailing: .

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).

Step 2 - Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 -Upload asupporting statementindicating how you meet each of the criteria in the Person Profile sectionof theJPP.

• You should use theSupporting Statement template.
• Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.

Please note:Without a supporting statement your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailingor calling.If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date:11.30pm 5 October 2025.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid