Leaving Care Personal Advisor
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Service: Leaving Care Team
Are you passionate about supporting young people as they transition into adulthood?
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a committed and motivated Leaving Care Personal Advisor to join our dedicated Leaving Care Team, supporting young people in line with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000.
The Role
You will hold a caseload of care-experienced young people, working in a truly young person-centred way to develop and review Pathway Plans, ensuring they are supported to achieve independence and reach their full potential.
You will provide practical and emotional support across a range of key areas, including:
Accessing and sustaining suitable accommodation
Maximising income, benefits and budgeting skills
Supporting education, employment and training pathways
Promoting physical, sexual and emotional health and wellbeing
Encouraging positive leisure and community engagement
Developing independent living skills
Advocating with housing, benefits, health and other agencies
You will work closely with social workers, foster carers, youth justice services, health professionals and partner agencies, attending planning meetings and contributing to reviews and reports where required.
About You
You will:
Have experience working with vulnerable young people
Be confident in advocacy and multi-agency working
Demonstrate strong recording and report-writing skills
Promote equality, anti-oppressive practice and young people’s rights
Be committed to safeguarding and risk management
Embody the Council’s values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Respect
What We Offer
A supportive and collaborative team environment
Regular supervision and professional development
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people’s lives
If you are passionate about empowering young people leaving care to build confident, independent futures, we would love to hear from you