Young Persons Advisor (Redeployment 20923)

• Suffolk County Council
• Address:West Suffolk HouseBury St EdmundsIP33 3YU 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.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Young Persons Advisor you will be responsible for building and maintaining positive trusting relationships with young people and colleagues while delivering high-quality person-centred services that support their development. You will collaborate effectively with other professionals to ensure joined-up support confidently navigate and apply relevant legislation in your practice and manage complex cases with care clarity and resilience. Your role will also involve leading on Pathway Planning to support successful transitions to adulthood and attending Case Conferences CIC Reviews and other key meetings to advocate for the needs and aspirations of young people.

You will need

• Proven experience working professionally with young people particularly those with complex needs and care leaver backgrounds.
• A compassionate patient and highly observant approach to supporting children and young adults.
• Strong communication skills including the ability to interpret non-verbal cues and use alternative communication methods such as Makaton or Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS).
• A solid understanding of the challenges faced by care leavers and children with disabilities including safeguarding concerns.
• Emotional resilience and a genuine passion for inclusive care and engagement.
• The ability to build trust and foster meaningful relationships with young people.
• Experience working in SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) environments.
• A flexible and creative approach to problem-solving and engaging young people.
• Awareness and understanding of autism and how it may affect communication and behaviour.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (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.

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 Charlotte Summers(she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by callingor 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.

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

Please note:Without a supporting statement your interest will not be progressed. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing or calling.If you are invited to the next stage ofselection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date:11.30pm 26 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