As a Care Leaver Personal Advisor in our Refugee Service, you'll join a dynamic and creative team dedicated to supporting separated children, unaccompanied minors, and care leavers seeking safety in the UK, as well as families with No Recourse to Public Funds. This is an opportunity to make a real difference – not only to our service but to the lives of young people building a new life in the UK. You'll play a vital role in helping young people transition from care into adulthood, ensuring they feel safe, supported, and empowered. From initial arrival and assessments through to navigating the asylum process and planning for independence, you'll act as a trusted point of contact and advocate, helping care leavers access essential services, overcome challenges, and thrive in their new lives.
What you'll do:
* Provide consistent, culturally sensitive and trauma-informed support to refugee and asylum-seeking care leavers.
* Work in partnership to assess needs and create personalised Pathway Plans that reflect their goals, strengths, and vulnerabilities.
* Support access to legal advice, health services, education, training, and employment opportunities.
* Assist with securing safe accommodation and understanding financial entitlements.
* Collaborate with carers, families, and partner agencies to identify needs and contribute to service development.
* Travel across the country as required to meet care leavers in person, ensuring continuity of support and building strong, trusting relationships.
* You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire and the Isle of Wight or other local authority, and it is essential that you have a current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Natasha Phillpott, Team Manager on Hampshire County Council.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies. We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
Qualifications:
* Experience working directly with young people and/or young adults in a supportive or advisory capacity.
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including negotiation and mediation.
* Ability to assess risks and needs, analyse information, and work independently.
* Proficient IT skills and ability to produce clear, structured written reports.
* Commitment to inclusive, non-discriminatory practice.
* Receive a thorough induction to help you feel confident and prepared in your role.
* Enjoy flexible working options, including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid arrangements to support work-life balance.
Benefits:
* Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
* Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
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