Overview
The London Borough of Harrow is looking for a passionate and dedicated Young Person’s Advisor to join our ambitious Leaving Care Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to walk alongside care-experienced young people aged 16-25 as they navigate the transition into adulthood. We are a forward-thinking service committed to co-production, meaning we work in partnership with our young people to shape a service that truly meets their needs.
The London Borough of Harrow is looking for a passionate and dedicated Young Person’s Advisor to join our ambitious Leaving Care Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to walk alongside care-experienced young people aged 16-25 as they navigate the transition into adulthood. We are a forward-thinking service committed to co-production, meaning we work in partnership with our young people to shape a service that truly meets their needs. We are specifically seeking an experienced Personal Adviser who is driven by their values and committed to supporting those with complex needs, including Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC). You will bring an in-depth understanding of trauma, loss, and displacement, alongside the ability to support young people through the uncertainties of immigration and identity. The successful candidate will be highly skilled at building trusting, professional relationships, maintaining confidence even when engagement is challenging. You must be reflective, organised, and capable of managing a caseload with high-quality recording standards. Working collaboratively with a wide range of partner agencies is essential to this role. If you are motivated by continuous improvement and have a genuine desire to empower care-experienced young people as they shape their own futures, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position in Harrow.
Responsibilities
* You'll take part in shaping how we deliver services, whether through feedback forums, co-led events, or piloting new approaches.
* You'll help us build a service where young people’s voices genuinely influence decision-making at every level.
* Supporting care leavers with Pathway Planning, housing, education, finances, health, and wellbeing.
* Building relationships rooted in trust, empathy and consistency.
* Working in a trauma-informed and relationship-based way.
* Acting as a key advocate for young people, helping them access opportunities, overcome barriers, and realise their goals.
* Working with families, carers, professionals, and services across the borough and beyond.
* Recording your work clearly and reflectively, capturing the young person’s journey, not just the intervention.
About You
This is about being part of a service that places care-experienced young people at the heart of everything we do:
* You'll take part in shaping how we deliver services, whether through feedback forums, co-led events, or piloting new approaches.
* You'll help us build a service where young people’s voices genuinely influence decision-making at every level.
* Supporting care leavers with Pathway Planning, housing, education, finances, health, and wellbeing.
* Building relationships rooted in trust, empathy and consistency.
* Working in a trauma-informed and relationship-based way.
* Acting as a key advocate for young people, helping them access opportunities, overcome barriers, and realise their goals.
* Working with families, carers, professionals, and services across the borough and beyond.
* Recording your work clearly and reflectively, capturing the young person’s journey, not just the intervention.
For more information, please refer to the Role Profile/Selection Criteria.
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