Personal Advisor (Young People & Families)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people transitioning out of care? Join a well established, dedicated team in Sefton as a Leaving Care Person Advisor. In this vital role, you'll support care leavers in their journey to independence, helping them build brighter futures. Your work will focus on safeguarding, promoting well-being, and improving outcomes for young people in accordance with national guidelines and council procedures.

• £19.00 LTD per hour inclusive of holiday pay
• 3 Month initial contract with possibility of extension after this
• 36 Hours per week

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and practical support to care leavers on financial capability, housing, education, employment, and community participation.
• Assist in the creation, monitoring, and review of person-centred Pathway Plans.
• Promote positive relationships between care leavers and their families, supervising contact as necessary.
• Facilitate access to specialist services for health, education, and well-being.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate case records, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
• Work collaboratively across council departments, partner agencies, and community groups.
• Identify and report safeguarding concerns in line with legislation and procedures.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and service development activities to continually improve service delivery.

Requirements

• A Level 3 qualification related to working with children and young people.
• Knowledge of child and young person development, family dynamics, and the challenges faced by care leavers.
• Strong communication and direct work skills with children and young people.
• Ability to write accurate and comprehensive reports and maintain case records.
• Familiarity with legislative frameworks and planning tools for Looked After Children and Care Leavers.
• Solution-focused and empathetic approach to case work and service development.
• IT proficiency and ability to work within professional and ethical standards.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and professional development.

Desirable: Knowledge of homelessness, rough sleeping, and relevant assessment frameworks.

Apply Now

If you are interested, please call Lisa McVinnie on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - lisa.mcvinnie@servicecare.org.uk

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £250.

The benefits of working with SCS:

• A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
• Exceptional referral bonuses - £250 per referral placed in to work!
• An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK.
• Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
• Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
• Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
• DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.