Personal Advisor

Posted 5 hours 24 minutes ago by Civic Recruitment Limited

Permanent
Full Time
HR / Recruitment Jobs
London, United Kingdom
Job Description

Contract Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom

Posted On 06/07/2026

Job Information

Social / NGO / Health & Care

City Barnet

Province Barnet

Postal Code EN5

Job Description

3-month contract role with a local authority

Summary
  • This is a 3-month contract role with a local authority, aimed at providing high-quality advice, guidance, advocacy, and practical support to young people aged 17 to 25 who are leaving care. As a Personal Advisor, you will manage a caseload of care leavers, including complex and high-risk cases, ensuring they receive the necessary support to achieve positive outcomes in education, employment, training, accommodation, health, finances, and independent living.
Responsibilities
  • Manage an allocated caseload of care leavers aged 17 to 25, including vulnerable, complex, and high-risk cases.
  • Build positive and effective relationships with young people to engage them in planning for their future and achieving their goals.
  • Undertake assessments of need, risk, strengths, and aspirations to inform support planning and interventions.
  • Develop, implement, monitor, and review Pathway Plans in partnership with young people and relevant agencies.
  • Provide information, advice, guidance, and practical support on education, employment, training, accommodation, health, relationships, and independent living skills.
Requirements
  • Experience:
    • Experience working directly with young people, vulnerable adolescents, or care-experienced young adults.
    • Experience managing a caseload and delivering individual support plans.
  • Qualifications:
    • Level 3 qualification or above in Social Care, Youth Work, Education, Housing, Community Work, Health and Social Care, or a related discipline.
    • GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
    • Enhanced DBS clearance.
  • Additional Information:
    • Working hours: 36 hours per week.
    • Driving license required.
    • Location: 34-36 Woodhouse Road, North Finchley, London, N12 0RG, United Kingdom.
    • Work pattern: 2-3 days office based.
    • Bi-weekly schedule.

The role closes on 10th July 2026, apply ASAP.