Personal Advisor
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Experience Required:
1-3years
Posted:
29 September 2026 (17 days ago)
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
3 months contract with a local authority
Rate: 25.03 per hour umbrella
Summary
- This role involves providing high-quality support and guidance to young people transitioning from care to independent adulthood. As a Personal Advisor you will play a crucial role in assisting care leavers by developing implementing and reviewing Pathway Plans. Your efforts will ensure that these young individuals have access to the necessary services resources and opportunities to achieve positive outcomes in education employment training accommodation health and wellbeing. This position is a 3-month contract with a local authority offering a rate of 25.03 per hour under an umbrella arrangement.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary contact and key professional for care leavers.
- Offer advice guidance advocacy and practical support to young people transitioning from care to independence.
- Conduct assessments and contribute to the development implementation and review of Pathway Plans.
- Assist young people in achieving the goals outlined in their Pathway Plans.
- Coordinate support services and maintain effective partnerships with internal departments and external agencies.
Requirements:
- Experience working with children young people or families within social care education youth services or the voluntary sector.
- Proven track record in supporting vulnerable young people to achieve positive outcomes.
- Experience in a multi-agency environment.
- Proficiency in developing and reviewing support plans care plans or pathway plans.
- NVQ Level 3 Diploma Level 3 in Children and Young Peoples Services Youth Work Social Care or an equivalent relevant qualification.
Additional Information
- Working hours are 37 hours per week with at least two days required in the office.
- The place of work is located at 858 Chester Road Chelmsley Wood Solihull B37 7WG.
- Office hours are Monday to Thursday from 8.45 am to 5.20 pm and Friday from 8.45 am to 4.30 pm.
- The role requires travel necessitating business insurance though a DVLA check is not required.
- An enhanced DBS with a barred list is required.
- Payments are made on a bi-weekly schedule.
- The application deadline is approaching so apply as soon as possible.
Required Skills:
Help young people find suitable accommodation manage money apply for benefits and access healthcare
Required Education:
Help young people find suitable accommodation manage money apply for benefits and access healthcare