Bexley Leaving care team is part of Bexley Looked After Children and Permanence Service. The leaving care team works with young people aged 18-25 who were previously in care. Following ongoing assessments, the team provides information, advice, guidance, and support to enable young people to make a successful transition into adulthood.
The London Borough of Bexley is looking for a committed and self‑motivated person to provide support and advice to care‑experienced young people aged 18‑25 as they make the transition from care to independence.
You will work within the Leaving Care team which is part of Bexley’s Looked After Children and Permanence Service. You will hold a case load of care‑experienced young people providing 1:1 support and undertake the role of Personal Advisor as described in the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the new Children and Social Work Act 2017. This includes reviewing and updating the Pathways Plan.
The job is based in the Council’s Civic Offices, Bexleyheath but will involve meetings in other settings.
You will have at least one year experience as a Personal Adviser working with young people in a professional capacity, along with an understanding of the challenges faced by care‑experienced young people as they transition to independence. You will also demonstrate enthusiasm and creativity in engaging with young people.
For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role please refer to the Person Specification within the attached Job Description.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Application closing date 16/06/2026
We will offer you a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.
As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@bexley.gov.uk.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees. The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.
We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.