Personal Advisor – Leaving Care Team – AR

Grade: F
Location: Nottingham City Council

Role Overview

Nottingham City Council is seeking a Personal Advisor – Leaving Care Team to provide high-quality, person-centred support to young people leaving care and help them successfully transition into independent adulthood.

The role involves managing a caseload of Children in Care and Care Leavers, developing and reviewing personalised Pathway Plans, and providing practical, emotional and developmental support to help young people build independence, resilience and long-term stability.

The successful candidate will work closely with young people, social workers and multi-agency partners to ensure care leavers receive the right support across areas including housing, education, employment, health and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Children in Care and Care Leavers, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met.
• Develop, implement and regularly review individual Pathway Plans based on each young person’s needs, goals and circumstances.
• Build trusting relationships with young people, providing consistent support, guidance and advocacy.
• Support care leavers to develop independent living skills, including budgeting, tenancy management and accessing benefits.
• Help young people access and sustain suitable accommodation, education, training and employment opportunities.
• Identify safeguarding concerns, complete appropriate risk assessments and escalate issues in line with safeguarding procedures.
• Work collaboratively with Social Workers, Housing teams, Education providers, Health services and voluntary organisations.
• Signpost and refer young people to specialist services including mental health, substance misuse and immigration support where required.
• Maintain accurate case records, assessments, reports and documentation in line with council procedures.
• Undertake regular visits and face-to-face meetings with young people to review progress and wellbeing.

Essential Experience

The ideal candidate will have experience of:

• Working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals within a social care, education or community setting.
• Supporting young people transitioning into adulthood and independent living.
• Managing a caseload and maintaining accurate case records.
• Developing support plans and reviewing outcomes.
• Safeguarding vulnerable young people and responding appropriately to risk.
• Working collaboratively with multi-agency partners.

Knowledge & Skills Required

• Understanding of Leaving Care legislation, including the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000.
• Knowledge of Children Act 1989/2004 and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Understanding of Pathway Planning and support planning processes.
• Knowledge of key areas impacting care leavers, including housing, education, employment, benefits and wellbeing.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and advocacy skills.
• Ability to support young people in developing confidence, resilience and independence.

Qualifications

A recognised Level 3 qualification or above in a relevant area such as:

• Health and Social Care
• Children and Young People
• Education
• Community Support

Alternatively, candidates with demonstrable experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable individuals within a relevant setting will be considered.

Additional Requirements

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use.
• Ability to complete an appropriate DBS check.
• Ability to work flexibly, including occasional travel and work outside normal office hours when required.

Ideal Backgrounds

Candidates may come from backgrounds such as:

• Leaving Care Personal Advisor
• Leaving Care Worker
• Care Leaver Support Worker
• Children’s Support Worker
• Youth Support Worker
• Family Support Worker
• Children’s Services Practitioner