4 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
Sefton Council is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Personal Advisor to join the Care Experienced Team within Childrens Social Care.
This is a temporary 16-week role providing support guidance and practical assistance to young people leaving care.
The successful candidate will play a key role in helping care-experienced young people transition into independence ensuring their health education housing and emotional needs are met.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Provide advice guidance and practical support to care-experienced young people to promote independence and well-being.
Participate in the assessment preparation and review of Pathway Plans ensuring young people are fully involved in planning their future.
Coordinate access to services encouraging young people to engage with education training employment and health support.
Monitor and record progress and well-being through regular contact and accurate case recording on ICS and other systems.
Support young people to maintain positive health financial stability and suitable accommodation.
Identify risks and safeguarding issues reporting concerns in line with council procedures and legislation.
Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners including health housing education and voluntary organisations to deliver joined-up support.
Contribute to team meetings supervision and service development promoting continuous improvement and high standards of practice.
Skills/Experience:
Previous experience supporting young people leaving care or working within childrens social care youth services or a related field.
Strong understanding of safeguarding risk assessment and child protection procedures.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with young people.
Knowledge of Pathway Planning Care Leaver legislation and the challenges faced by care-experienced young people.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Strong organisational and record-keeping skills including experience using case management systems (e.g. ICS).
Empathy resilience and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable young people.
A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (desirable).
Additional Information:
The closing date: 11/11/2025.
A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (desirable).
Location: Trinity Road Bootle Merseyside L20 3NJ
Hours: 36 per week.
Previous experience supporting young people leaving care or working within childrens social care youth services or a related field. Strong understanding of safeguarding risk assessment and child protection procedures. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with young people. Knowledge of Pathway Planning Care Leaver legislation and the challenges faced by care-experienced young people. Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Strong organisational and record-keeping skills including experience using case management systems (e.g. ICS). Empathy resilience and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable young people. A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (desirable).