Join Our Team as a Personal Advisor - Supporting Young People Towards Independence
Make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people aged 16-25 who are currently in or have left the care of the Local Authority. As a Personal Advisor within the Leaving Care Team, you'll play a vital role in helping young people navigate their journey to independence. This position is shaped by the principles of the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017, ensuring that every young person receives the support, guidance, and advocacy they deserve. This is a 25.9 hour role and may be duty‑based or a bespoke Personal Advisor role.
Our Benefits
* 28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part‑time) and an additional 5 days after 5 years
* Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill‑health pension protection
* Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave
* Employee Assistance Programme – telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information available 24/7
* Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out
* Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits
* Permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions
* Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities
* Subsidised town centre car parking scheme
What will you be doing?
* Be allocated to individual young people and help assess and develop their Pathway Plans, which outline aspirations in education, housing, health, relationships, and more.
* Provide personalised support to all care leavers, focusing on the distinct needs of separated young people and the potential impact of their immigration status.
* Work collaboratively with the Practice Manager, Team Manager, colleagues and partner agencies to enhance service delivery and outcomes for our young people.
* Represent the Leaving Care Service at participation events, Care Council meetings, and contribute to a vibrant programme of skills‑based activities for young people.
* Work within a duty rota system to ensure consistent support across the service to our young people.
We welcome the opportunity to speak to any interested candidates, so please feel free to email rachel.shaw@nctrust.co.uk. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
About You
* Have a strong understanding of legislation relating to looked‑after children and care leavers.
* Be familiar with the needs and legal context of separated young people.
* Have substantial experience working with young people aged 16‑25 in either a professional or voluntary capacity.
* Be able to build meaningful relationships with young people, including those who may be harder to engage.
* Be flexible and willing to work evenings or travel outside the county to meet young people’s needs.
* Be a strong team player.
This role involves travel across the county to various locations. You must be able to travel independently and reliably to meet the needs of the role.
When applying please ensure your supporting statement covers how you fulfil the essential criteria set out in the person specification as this will be used for shortlisting. You will need to provide a full employment history including any gaps since leaving full time education.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Barred List check.
About Us
At Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, children, young people and families are at the heart of everything we do - in every decision we make and every action we take. Our mission is driven by the unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes for them. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils. Our workforce is our most valuable asset and is pivotal to making the services and support we offer to children, young people and families who need us to be the absolute best we can be. We value our colleagues and empower them to do the best job of their lives every single day, working in a culture of support and kindness where achievements are celebrated and creativity is very much welcomed. At NCT equality, diversity and inclusion are part of us and in everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and thrive in our organisation. We are a disability confident employer and have a commitment to care leavers who we guarantee an interview if they meet the essential criteria. Join our dedicated team and be a part of an organisation where your work makes a real difference.
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