Are you passionate about helping young people take their first steps into independent adulthood?
If you are motivated by supporting vulnerable young people and want to make a meaningful impact on their future, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to guide care leavers into independence with confidence and stability.
Purpose of the Role
As a Leaving Care Personal Advisor, you will support young people preparing to leave care or who have recently left. You’ll help them develop independence skills, understand their options, secure safe accommodation, and progress with education, employment, or training. You will manage a caseload, review Pathway Plans, and provide the practical and emotional support young people need as they transition into adult life.
Key Details
* Pay: £16.62 per hour
* Hours: 37 hours per week
* Location: Wakefield, WF1 4XA
* Contract: Temporary
What You’ll Do Day to Day
* Support young people aged 16–25 who are preparing to leave care or who have left care.
* Manage and review each young person’s Pathway Plan and Risk Assessment.
* Provide practical guidance with budgeting, benefits, utilities, managing money, and maintaining a tenancy.
* Help young people set up and maintain their accommodation, including providing intensive housing support where needed.
* Work closely with housing providers, social workers, health teams, voluntary organisations and other partners to coordinate support.
* Maintain accurate case notes and records using IT systems.
* Attend relevant meetings such as Looked After Reviews, CIN meetings and multi-agency discussions.
* Take part in the duty rota, responding to crises or urgent situations.
* Encourage young people to participate in service development and community activities.
Requirements
Essential
* NVQ-Level 3 (or equivalent).
* Experience working with or supporting vulnerable young people.
* Understanding of safeguarding and the challenges faced by care leavers.
* Knowledge of legislation relevant to leaving care.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Ability to manage a caseload and work independently.
* Good IT and record-keeping skills.
Driving Requirement
* A full driving licence is required due to the mobile nature of the role.
Desirable
* Experience working with looked-after children, local authority services, or voluntary organisations.
* Understanding of child and young person development.