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Personal advisor

Civic Recruitment Limited

Job Location:

Cambridgeshire - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 9 October 2026 (15 days ago)

Application Deadline: 6 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3 Months Contract with a Local Authority

Umbrella - 24.00 per hour - Umbrella

Job Purpose

As a Personal Advisor you will work within the Leaving Care Service supporting young people transitioning from care into adulthood. You will provide advice guidance and practical support to help care leavers achieve positive outcomes in areas such as housing education employment finances health and independence.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

Manage a caseload of young people leaving care.

Assess needs and deliver tailored support and intervention plans.

Develop review and update Pathway Plans.

Support young people with housing education employment and training opportunities.

Assist care leavers in managing finances and budgeting.

Carry out visits to homes and other community settings.

Maintain accurate records case notes and reports.

Attend reviews meetings case conferences and planning meetings.

Work collaboratively with Childrens Social Care education health and partner agencies.

Promote safeguarding and the welfare of vulnerable young people.

Support young people to develop independence and life skills.

Ensure services are delivered in line with legislation policies and procedures.

Essential Experience Required

Previous experience working with Care Leavers Young People Children in Care or Leaving Care Services.

Experience managing a caseload.

Knowledge of the Children Act and Leaving Care legislation.

Experience carrying out assessments and support planning.

Strong report writing and record keeping skills.

Experience working within Childrens Social Care or Early Help services.

Ability to build positive relationships with vulnerable young people.

Strong communication and organisational skills.

Experience working with multi-agency professionals and services.

Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Additional Information to Note

Working Hours: 37 hours per week.

Monday to Friday.

09:00 - 17:30

Sand Martin House / Chauffeurs Cottage Peterborough.

Hybrid Working.

Enhanced DBS Check

Experience within Leaving Care Services highly desirable.

We work on bi-weekly payment schedule.

Apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

As a Personal Advisor you will work within the Leaving Care Service supporting young people transitioning from care into adulthood. You will provide advice guidance and practical support to help care leavers achieve positive outcomes in areas such as housing education employment finances health and independence.

Required Education:

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