Job Description
Based in Greater Manchester
Full-time – 37 hours per week
Car User Allowance payable
Pay rate: £16.35 – £17.84 per hour
Some work will be outside standard office hours
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated Personal Adviser to support children in care and care leavers, helping them achieve positive outcomes and transition confidently into adulthood. You’ll be part of a supportive safeguarding team, providing direct practical and emotional support to young people, families and carers.
This is a highly rewarding role focused on empowerment, participation and independence.
Key ResponsibilitiesSupport care & pathway planning
* Visit children in placements
* Provide practical and emotional support
* Undertake life story work
* Deliver planned programmes of work
* Support reunification with families
* Contribute to assessments and reviews
* Assist young people transitioning into education or training
Prepare young people for adulthood
* Fulfil statutory Personal Adviser duties
* Provide impartial advice around education, training, accommodation & life skills
* Contribute to needs assessments & pathway planning
* Encourage independence and self-care
* Promote engagement in employment, education and training
Support care leavers towards independence
* Act as case manager for young people up to age 21 (or 25 if in full-time education)
* Maintain regular contact with care leavers
* Update and review pathway plans
* Provide emotional, practical and financial support
* Liaise with Adult Services, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Probation & Housing
* Secure appropriate accommodation where needed
* Ensure young people access entitlements and opportunities
Promote young people’s participation
* Deliver group work sessions
* Help develop social, leisure and learning opportunities
* Support participation forums for young people
* Advocate on behalf of young people and families
Case management & professional duties
* Maintain accurate case records
* Prepare reports for meetings, conferences and reviews
* Work within safeguarding policies, procedures & legislation
* Participate in multi-agency planning
* Attend supervision, team meetings and training
RequirementsEssential
NVQ Level 3 in Childcare (or equivalent)
Significant professional experience working with children or adolescents
Strong verbal & written communication skills
Understanding of equality, diversity & anti-oppressive practice
Ability to build effective relationships with young people & professionals
Ability to de-escalate conflict and support young people in distress
Knowledge of child development & safeguarding
Ability to follow policies, procedures & legal frameworks
Willingness to work outside standard hours
Desirable
Knowledge of issues affecting children looked after
Experience delivering group work
What You’ll Gain
Ongoing training and development
Supportive, professional team environment
Strong safeguarding culture
Focus on staff wellbeing and reflective practice
Opportunities to grow and develop professionally