Job Details:
Job Reference: HCC621996
Salary Range: £33,178 - £36,369 per annum
Work Location: Beech Hurst, Andover or Dame Mary Fagan House, Basingstoke
Hours per week: 37 (part-time hours will be considered)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 3 September 2025
Interview Date: 9 and 11 September 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Personal Adviser to join our Care Leavers team at Hampshire County Council.
Are you looking for a challenging and diverse role working as part of a friendly and supportive team, with an opportunity to make a real difference?
The Role:
Hampshire County Council’s Care Leavers’ teams are committed to improving outcomes for young people when they leave our care. As corporate parents, we want our young people to grow into confident adults and support them in making the transition into adulthood and independent living; we know that success will look different for each individual.
What you’ll do:
You will be responsible for a case load of young people aged 16-25 from different backgrounds with differing life experiences. You will organise your diary so that you can manage the priorities of visiting young people and complete the administrative work. The main role is to act as a mentor and coach for young people so that you can support them to reach their full potential. This will mean working individually with young people and also liaising with our partner agencies to ensure the best outcomes and empower young people to make their own positive choices. The role is hybrid so you will be expected to work on the move, at home and also in our offices.
What we’re looking for:
1. The ability to establish and maintain relationships with young people aged 16-25 years and the skills to work with partner agencies and families/carers.
2. A full understanding of the needs of young people; adverse childhood experiences and the challenges faced by care leavers in adulthood. Clear evidence of having experience of working with this client group.
3. Demonstrate core values of patience, empathy, and compassion.
4. A team player with strong collaborative skills but also the ability to lone work with the ability to dynamically risk assess situations and locations
5. Sound IT skills and able to accurately record information and use the resources at hand.
Why join us?
6. Comprehensive induction programme with all necessary training.
7. Great satisfaction from supporting young people to reach independence successfully
8. Commitment to personal development including the opportunity to train as a Social Worker
9. Preparation for future senior-level opportunities.
Our includes details of the holiday entitlement, pension scheme, flexi-time scheme, family friendly policies and interest free travel loans and discounts. We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of, where you are empowered to be your best and a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.
If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!
Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment. Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance.
Additional Information:
Care Leaver Personal Advisor
Vetting Requirements:
This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Gemma Brewer, Team Manager on or 03707 794056
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.
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