Leaving Care Personal Advisor Officer, Wakefield Council
Vitalis · Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Leaving Care Personal Advisor Officer, Wakefield Council at Vitalis, based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, paying £21.58 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £21.58 per hour
- Location
- Wakefield, West Yorkshire
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Closes
- 12 Aug 2026
- Sector
- Local Government
28% below the typical rate for local government
Reference OR-2905
About the role
Leaving Care Personal Advisor Officer, Wakefield Council
Pay rate to £21.58 per hour
Vitalis are recruiting for experienced Personal Advisor Officer to work in a Leaving Care team in Wakefield Council.
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Personal Advisor to join our Leaving Care Service. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people transitioning from care to independent adulthood.
As a Personal Adviser, you will provide practical and emotional support to young people aged 16–25 who are leaving care. You will help them develop the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to live independently and achieve their goals.
You will build positive relationships with young people, ensuring they receive the support and guidance they need in areas such as:
Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:
Contact me on [email removed] or [phone removed] for more information.
Pay rate to £21.58 per hour
Vitalis are recruiting for experienced Personal Advisor Officer to work in a Leaving Care team in Wakefield Council.
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Personal Advisor to join our Leaving Care Service. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people transitioning from care to independent adulthood.
As a Personal Adviser, you will provide practical and emotional support to young people aged 16–25 who are leaving care. You will help them develop the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to live independently and achieve their goals.
You will build positive relationships with young people, ensuring they receive the support and guidance they need in areas such as:
- Accommodation and independent living
- Education, employment and training
- Health and wellbeing
- Budgeting and financial management
- Accessing benefits and services
- Building support networks and community connections
Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:
- Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
- Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
- Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
- Looked After Children (LAC)
- Children’s Social Work
- Adult Social Work
- Service Manager
- Head of Service
- Team Manager
- Assistant Team Manager
- A wide range of housing roles
- Careers in SEND in local authorities
Contact me on [email removed] or [phone removed] for more information.
Reference: OR-2905 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 12 Aug 2026 · Listed via Vitalis
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