Personal Advisor

Posted 4 days 14 hours ago by Civic Recruitment Limited

Permanent
Full Time
HR / Recruitment Jobs
Shropshire, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom, SY1 1
Job Description

Contract Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom

Posted On 14/07/2026

Job Information
  • Social / NGO / Health & Care
  • City Shrewsbury
  • Province Shropshire
  • Postal Code SY1
Job Description 3-Month Contract Role with Local Authority Summary
  • The Personal Advisor will provide high-quality support, guidance, and practical assistance to care leavers and young people transitioning into adulthood. Working within the Leaving Care Team, the postholder will manage a diverse and complex caseload, including former and current asylum seeking young people, individuals with unresolved immigration status, and young people with disabilities.
Responsibilities
  • Manage a complex and diverse caseload of care leavers and young people aged 16-25.
  • Establish positive and trusting relationships with young people, supporting them to identify and achieve personal goals.
  • Undertake comprehensive needs assessments and develop outcome focused support plans that meet individual needs.
  • Prepare, review, and maintain Pathway Plans in accordance with statutory guidance, ensuring plans are SMART, person centred, and focused on independence.
  • Support young people in areas including accommodation, education, employment, training, health, finances, immigration matters, and emotional wellbeing.
  • Work in partnership with social workers, housing providers, education services, health professionals, voluntary organisations, and other stakeholders to deliver coordinated support.
Essential Experience Required
  • Experience of working directly with vulnerable young people, care leavers, children in care, or similar client groups.
  • Experience managing a caseload and delivering person centred support plans.
  • Experience completing assessments, reviews, reports, and detailed case recordings.
  • Proven ability to work with young people presenting complex needs, including those with mental health issues.
Essential Qualifications Required
  • Relevant qualification in Youth Work, Social Care, Health & Social Care, Education, Community Work, or equivalent experience.
  • Enhanced DBS Check with Adults and Children's Barred List.
  • Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle (or ability to meet travel requirements of the role).
Additional Information
  • Working hours: 37 hours per week.
  • Working arrangements: Mon to Thur 8:45 - 17:00, Friday 8:45 to 16:00.
  • Length of Assignment: 12 weeks with possible extension.
  • Additional Requirements: Enhanced DBS with Adults & Children's Barred List / Driver (Driving license required).