Buckinghamshire Council
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Are you a highly motivated and confident person committed to improving outcomes for young people preparing to leave care? Do you have the experience and knowledge to know what works when supporting young people through the difficult transition between childhood and adulthood independence? This is a rewarding, challenging and essential role, in our support of young people Leaving Care. As a Personal Advisor, working with the Corporate Parenting Service you will carry a caseload of young people aged 16-25 years and support them through individual direct work, group-work and activity programmes, which may require some flexible working. You will assess their needs, create and review Pathway Plans and be a consistent support to them into adulthood. You will motivate them to make the very best of the resources available listening to their voices and encourage them to play a part in improving services, by co-producing services, changing and policies with them. You will advocate with partner agencies to ensure their corporate parenting responsibilities and duties are understood and provided to young people. You will be part of a Leaving Care Team working alongside Social Workers, Senior Social Workers and Team Managers. Key Requirements Knowledge of the relevant legal and regulatory frameworks relating to care leavers and the role of the Personal Advisor Knowledge of the areas of education, training, employment and housing in relation to young people and leaving care Knowledge of local procedures for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people Good knowledge of the challenges facing young people leaving care Ability to engage and motivate young people from diverse backgrounds Ability to write succinctly and maintain accurate electronic records. There are a number of permanent, full time positions available. You will: Build trusting, supportive relationships that place each young person's voice, needs and aspirations at the centre. Carry out assessments, coordinate support, and signpost individuals to relevant services. Ensure casework is accurate, timely and reflective of each young person's journey. Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Council, as well as external partners such as health services, education providers, housing teams and emergency services. Take part in duty work, team development and reflective supervision. Maintain high standards of safeguarding, record keeping, and professional conduct. Promote best practice, support continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture of learning and development. Balance your caseload and plan your work effectively, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met. This is a mobile role, requiring visits across the county and beyond and flexible working to meet the needs of young people. Please see the job description for a full list of requirements for the role. Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 15th April 2026 We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible. Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare: All unspent convictions and conditional cautions All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023). We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process. Our values and culture We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are - Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy. By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect: a fair and inclusive culture the chance to really make a difference to those around you health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that's why we're working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation. From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it's important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments. We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone. We recognise and reward you Hard work and success deserves recognition. That's why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.
Are you a highly motivated and confident person committed to improving outcomes for young people preparing to leave care? Do you have the experience and knowledge to know what works when supporting young people through the difficult transition between childhood and adulthood independence? This is a rewarding, challenging and essential role, in our support of young people Leaving Care. As a Personal Advisor, working with the Corporate Parenting Service you will carry a caseload of young people aged 16-25 years and support them through individual direct work, group-work and activity programmes, which may require some flexible working. You will assess their needs, create and review Pathway Plans and be a consistent support to them into adulthood. You will motivate them to make the very best of the resources available listening to their voices and encourage them to play a part in improving services, by co-producing services, changing and policies with them. You will advocate with partner agencies to ensure their corporate parenting responsibilities and duties are understood and provided to young people. You will be part of a Leaving Care Team working alongside Social Workers, Senior Social Workers and Team Managers. Key Requirements Knowledge of the relevant legal and regulatory frameworks relating to care leavers and the role of the Personal Advisor Knowledge of the areas of education, training, employment and housing in relation to young people and leaving care Knowledge of local procedures for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people Good knowledge of the challenges facing young people leaving care Ability to engage and motivate young people from diverse backgrounds Ability to write succinctly and maintain accurate electronic records. There are a number of permanent, full time positions available. You will: Build trusting, supportive relationships that place each young person's voice, needs and aspirations at the centre. Carry out assessments, coordinate support, and signpost individuals to relevant services. Ensure casework is accurate, timely and reflective of each young person's journey. Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Council, as well as external partners such as health services, education providers, housing teams and emergency services. Take part in duty work, team development and reflective supervision. Maintain high standards of safeguarding, record keeping, and professional conduct. Promote best practice, support continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture of learning and development. Balance your caseload and plan your work effectively, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met. This is a mobile role, requiring visits across the county and beyond and flexible working to meet the needs of young people. Please see the job description for a full list of requirements for the role. Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 15th April 2026 We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible. Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare: All unspent convictions and conditional cautions All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023). We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process. Our values and culture We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are - Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy. By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect: a fair and inclusive culture the chance to really make a difference to those around you health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that's why we're working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation. From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it's important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments. We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone. We recognise and reward you Hard work and success deserves recognition. That's why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.
Buckinghamshire Council
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
We're recruiting a Travel Assessment Officer to join our Client Transport Team. You'll work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to assess both Social Care and SEN clients and deliver timely, appropriate transport provision, working closely with Children's Services, Adult Social Care, schools, families and other professionals. In this role, you'll help ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people with SEND and vulnerable adults by assessing complex needs on transport and applying Council transport policy and government guidance. You'll also support Transport Officers, as required, with the assessment of children with less complex needs. This is a secondment/Fixed-Term contract opportunity for up to 12 months. About us Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally. Our Client Transport Team sits within Transport & Regulatory Services (Communities) and plays a vital role in supporting residents to access education, care and wider opportunities. We work closely with colleagues across the Council and partner organisations to deliver safe, reliable and value for money transport solutions for children and adults with additional needs. About the role The Client Transport Team delivers transport for approximately 7,500 school children and 300 adult social care clients daily. As a Travel Assessment Officer, you'll produce robust Travel Assessments to ensure that children and young people aged 0-25 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and Adult Social Care clients with additional needs are supported to travel safely. Your assessments will help promote the safety and wellbeing of the client, other passengers, vehicle crews and third parties. Many of our clients have specialist needs and disabilities which affect the type of travel provision that is suitable. You'll be responsible for ensuring these needs are accurately assessed so the right provision and safety measures are put in place. This is an any-desk role, meaning you'll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources. This can be from home or an office location as required, however you'll be expected to work from the office a couple of times per week, depending on team requirements. About you An experienced professional with knowledge of home-to-school transport services and understanding of transport coordination and its legislative responsibilities. Skilled in working with children and adults with Special Educational Needs and disabilities (SEND), with proven experience supporting vulnerable individuals and ensuring their safety, dignity, and wellbeing. The candidate excels in communication and builds positive, constructive relationships with parents, carers, transport providers, and wider stakeholders. Known for a calm and approachable manner, they are confident in delivering clear, accurate information to the public in a customer facing setting. Highly organised and detail focused, they have a strong track record of managing busy workloads, meeting tight deadlines, and adapting effectively during peak periods such as the summer months. Competent with digital systems including Excel, Word, and online platforms, they bring accuracy and efficiency to data handling and administrative tasks. With a full driving licence and access to a vehicle, the candidate is able to undertake visits as required. Other information For further information on this role please see the attached job summary. Any desk 2 days per week office attendance (Walton Street Aylesbury) visits as required. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare: All unspent convictions and conditional cautions All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023). We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible. Our values and culture We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are - Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy. By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect: a fair and inclusive culture the chance to really make a difference to those around you health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that's why we're working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation. From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it's important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments. We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone. About the Business Unit Our Communities directorate works across the county to deliver a number of the key customer-facing services that our residents, businesses and visitors rely on every day. This directorate includes a wide range of services, including: collecting and disposing of waste and recycling maintaining our roads and Rights of Way network and parking ensuring the delivery of school transport, and supporting sustainable travel including public bus services and School Crossing Patrollers managing Country Parks leisure facilities, museums, theatres and libraries, as well as developing our Cultural Strategy Licensing, Environmental Health and Trading Standards Cemeteries and Crematoria The customer is central to how we develop and deliver all of these services, which help promote our rich and vibrant culture and special environment. We are looking for enthusiastic, ambitious and committed individuals to join our team and help us to continue to make Buckinghamshire a great place to live, work and visit. This is an exciting time for us as we bring together the services previously run by five separate councils before Buckinghamshire Council was created. Whilst making major changes to contracts affecting residents across Bucks, we continue to focus on delivering great customer service. You will join us on our journey of continuous improvement - whether that's through developing strategies and ways of working or delivering services on the ground, every person in Communities is a valued member of the team. We recognise and reward you Hard work and success deserves recognition. That's why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.
We're recruiting a Travel Assessment Officer to join our Client Transport Team. You'll work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to assess both Social Care and SEN clients and deliver timely, appropriate transport provision, working closely with Children's Services, Adult Social Care, schools, families and other professionals. In this role, you'll help ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people with SEND and vulnerable adults by assessing complex needs on transport and applying Council transport policy and government guidance. You'll also support Transport Officers, as required, with the assessment of children with less complex needs. This is a secondment/Fixed-Term contract opportunity for up to 12 months. About us Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally. Our Client Transport Team sits within Transport & Regulatory Services (Communities) and plays a vital role in supporting residents to access education, care and wider opportunities. We work closely with colleagues across the Council and partner organisations to deliver safe, reliable and value for money transport solutions for children and adults with additional needs. About the role The Client Transport Team delivers transport for approximately 7,500 school children and 300 adult social care clients daily. As a Travel Assessment Officer, you'll produce robust Travel Assessments to ensure that children and young people aged 0-25 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and Adult Social Care clients with additional needs are supported to travel safely. Your assessments will help promote the safety and wellbeing of the client, other passengers, vehicle crews and third parties. Many of our clients have specialist needs and disabilities which affect the type of travel provision that is suitable. You'll be responsible for ensuring these needs are accurately assessed so the right provision and safety measures are put in place. This is an any-desk role, meaning you'll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources. This can be from home or an office location as required, however you'll be expected to work from the office a couple of times per week, depending on team requirements. About you An experienced professional with knowledge of home-to-school transport services and understanding of transport coordination and its legislative responsibilities. Skilled in working with children and adults with Special Educational Needs and disabilities (SEND), with proven experience supporting vulnerable individuals and ensuring their safety, dignity, and wellbeing. The candidate excels in communication and builds positive, constructive relationships with parents, carers, transport providers, and wider stakeholders. Known for a calm and approachable manner, they are confident in delivering clear, accurate information to the public in a customer facing setting. Highly organised and detail focused, they have a strong track record of managing busy workloads, meeting tight deadlines, and adapting effectively during peak periods such as the summer months. Competent with digital systems including Excel, Word, and online platforms, they bring accuracy and efficiency to data handling and administrative tasks. With a full driving licence and access to a vehicle, the candidate is able to undertake visits as required. Other information For further information on this role please see the attached job summary. Any desk 2 days per week office attendance (Walton Street Aylesbury) visits as required. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare: All unspent convictions and conditional cautions All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023). We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible. Our values and culture We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are - Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy. By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect: a fair and inclusive culture the chance to really make a difference to those around you health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that's why we're working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation. From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it's important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments. We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone. About the Business Unit Our Communities directorate works across the county to deliver a number of the key customer-facing services that our residents, businesses and visitors rely on every day. This directorate includes a wide range of services, including: collecting and disposing of waste and recycling maintaining our roads and Rights of Way network and parking ensuring the delivery of school transport, and supporting sustainable travel including public bus services and School Crossing Patrollers managing Country Parks leisure facilities, museums, theatres and libraries, as well as developing our Cultural Strategy Licensing, Environmental Health and Trading Standards Cemeteries and Crematoria The customer is central to how we develop and deliver all of these services, which help promote our rich and vibrant culture and special environment. We are looking for enthusiastic, ambitious and committed individuals to join our team and help us to continue to make Buckinghamshire a great place to live, work and visit. This is an exciting time for us as we bring together the services previously run by five separate councils before Buckinghamshire Council was created. Whilst making major changes to contracts affecting residents across Bucks, we continue to focus on delivering great customer service. You will join us on our journey of continuous improvement - whether that's through developing strategies and ways of working or delivering services on the ground, every person in Communities is a valued member of the team. We recognise and reward you Hard work and success deserves recognition. That's why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.
