Personal Advisor

Job Description

| Salary £29,071-£33,119, Per annum | Fixed Term till 1 July 2027 Full Time, 37 hours per week | Pro Rata

Personal Advisor (Leaving Care Service) - Preston

Fixed Term Contract - 6 Months | Full Time

International Sponsorship: This role is not open to international sponsorship.

Lancashire County Council is looking for a passionate and committed Personal Advisor to join our Children's Social Care Leaving Care Service based in Preston. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of care experienced young people as they transition into adulthood and independent living.

As a Personal Advisor, you will work with young people aged 15¾ to 25, ensuring they receive the right support, at the right time, to help them achieve positive outcomes and reach their full potential.

About the Role

Working as part of the Leaving Care Service, you will:

• Hold a caseload of care experienced young people and provide tailored support based on their individual needs.
• Coordinate, contribute to and review Pathway Plans to support successful transitions into adulthood.
• Advocate for young people, helping them understand and access their rights, entitlements and available support.
• Support young people to access education, employment, training, housing, health services and financial assistance.
• Work in partnership with families, carers, colleagues and multi-agency professionals to improve outcomes for young people.
• Promote resilience, independence, participation and positive life opportunities.

Our Vision

Through this role, you will help us achieve our key objectives:

• Ensuring vulnerable children and young people are safe from harm and able to build resilience.
• Supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential in education, learning and employment.
• Promoting healthy lifestyles and wellbeing.
• Ensuring children, young people and families have a voice in shaping the support they receive.
• Helping children and young people enjoy a positive quality of life and thrive within Lancashire.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking candidates who have:

• Experience working with vulnerable young people or care leavers.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Children Act 1989, Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and associated guidance.
• The ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a team environment.
• A commitment to promoting equality, inclusion and the voice of the young person.

What We Offer

In return, Lancashire County Council offers:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Access to a comprehensive benefits package, including pension scheme, flexible working opportunities and wellbeing support.
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of young people across Lancashire.

Additional Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Steffi.scott-miller@lancashire.gov.uk.

Please ensure that your supporting statement clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria for the role. Applications may not be shortlisted without this evidence.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this role and must be insured for business use. However, applications from candidates who are unable to drive due to a disability will be considered.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Local Government Reorganisation

The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire from April 2028.

If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Lancashire County Council. However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2028, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation.

Throughout this period, our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our communities. By joining us now, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of local government and helping to build a strong new organisation that will serve residents for years to come.

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