Young Persons Advisor (Redeployment 22600)

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Constantine House Ipswich IP1 2DH - Hybrid
• 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 in our Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) team part of the Leaving Care and UASC service 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

In this role you will support unaccompanied care leavers aged 18 and over who require ongoing assistance with their asylum application housing training and/or employment.

You will hold case responsibility for these young adults completing and reviewing Pathway Plans up to at least their 21st birthday.

You will receive regular supervision from a manager or senior social worker and work collaboratively within a supportive team environment. You will also attend team meetings and be offered shadowing opportunities to further develop your knowledge of UASC and care leaver protocols.

You will need

• A suitable practitioner-level qualification at Level 3 or equivalent experience within a relevant area of work.
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to listening to young adults including when discussing sensitive issues such as family loss mental health substance misuse or criminality.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and the specific risks faced by UASC and adult care leavers.
• Good organisational skills and confidence using computer systems maintaining paperwork and producing accurate case recordings.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job 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.

The team

We are a specialist team dedicated to supporting asylumseeking and refugee young people. Our mission is to help vulnerable individuals overcome adversity and trauma providing the guidance and stability they need as they navigate complex challenges. We also support our clients through their asylum applications helping them work toward achieving legal status to remain in the UK.

Everyone in the team is passionate about empowering young people to rebuild their lives after experiencing significant hardship and in many cases severe trauma overseas. Many of our clients arrive unaccompanied and may not speak English leaving them particularly vulnerable to exploitation and discrimination. Our work focuses on ensuring they feel safe supported and able to move forward with confidence.

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 our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Aimee Burch for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling or emailing. Alternatively please contact Kat Sidoli (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling or 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 a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the Person Profile section of the JPP.

• 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.

For guidance on completing your application please see our How to Apply page.

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences so we encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the process. You can also read our Using AI in Your Application and Interview guidance to understand acceptable and unacceptable use of AI. If AI is used inappropriately your application may not be progressed.

Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team ator. You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages. If youre invited to the next stage youll have another chance to request adjustments.

Closing date:11.30pm 17 March 2026.

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