Personal Advisor

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.