🌟 Job Opportunity: Personal Advisor (Leaving Care Team) 🌟
📍 Bedford Borough Council | 🚗 Must be a driver | 💼 Contract / Locum Role 28PAYE per hour
Are you passionate about supporting young people in their journey to independence? We’re seeking an experienced Personal Advisor to join a dynamic Leaving Care Team, providing tailored support to care leavers, including Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) and young people previously supported by the Child Welfare Department (CWD).
🔹 Key Responsibilities:
* Fulfil statutory responsibilities to care leavers, including UASC and CWD cohorts
* Build positive relationships with young people aged 18+, supporting their transition into adulthood
* Lead on Pathway Planning, ensuring young people’s goals, needs, and aspirations are met
* Conduct regular visits (some out of borough) and maintain accurate records
* Participate in duty rota and provide sickness cover when required
* Liaise with multi-agency partners to ensure holistic support for young people
🔹 Requirements:
* Must be a car driver and live within a commutable distance of the office
* Flexibility to travel across the UK and occasionally work outside standard hours
* Previous experience as a Personal Advisor is essential
* Strong understanding of Leaving Care duties and the needs of the UASC cohort
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
🔹 What’s in it for you?
* Competitive pay rate
* The chance to make a real difference in young people's lives
* Work within a supportive and collaborative team
* Gain experience in a well-established local authority
📩 How to Apply:
Email: Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk
Phone Number: 01772 208964
Join a team that’s passionate about empowering care leavers. Apply today and help shape brighter futures!