Job Description
2 month contract role with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• The Personal Advisor for the Leaving Care Team (Worthing) will provide direct support to young people transitioning out of care, helping them to develop independence and achieve positive outcomes.
• Working within West Sussex County Council, the role involves building trusted relationships, offering practical advice, and coordinating support packages tailored to each care leaver’s needs.
• This temporary position requires a proactive, organised individual committed to safeguarding and empowering young people.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Provide ongoing advice, guidance, and emotional support to care leavers aged 16–25.
• Complete pathway plans and assessments in line with statutory requirements.
• Assist young people in developing independence skills such as budgeting, housing, education, and employment.
• Work collaboratively with social workers, external agencies, housing providers, colleges, and employers.
• Maintain accurate case records, reports, and documentation.
• Advocate on behalf of young people to ensure they access appropriate services.
• Undertake regular visits, meetings, and reviews with care leavers.
• Ensure safeguarding principles are upheld at all times.
Skills/Experience:
• Experience supporting young people, ideally within leaving‑care, youth work, or social care environments.
• Strong understanding of the needs and challenges faced by care leavers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build trust and develop positive professional relationships.
• Good knowledge of housing, benefits, education, and employment pathways.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi‑agency team.
• Confident in maintaining accurate records and writing reports.
• Understanding of safeguarding and relevant legislation (e.g., Children (Leaving Care) Act).
Additional Information:
• Bi-Weekly Payments.
• Customer: West Sussex County Council.
• Location: Worthing (G9).
• Hours: 37 per week (Mon–Fri).
• Dress Code: Smart Casual.
• Pay: £23.92 per hour (UMB).
Requirements
• Experience supporting young people, ideally within leaving‑care, youth work, or social care environments. • Strong understanding of the needs and challenges faced by care leavers. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to build trust and develop positive professional relationships. • Good knowledge of housing, benefits, education, and employment pathways. • Strong organisational and time‑management skills. • Ability to work independently and as part of a multi‑agency team. • Confident in maintaining accurate records and writing reports. • Understanding of safeguarding and relevant legislation (e.g., Children (Leaving Care) Act).