Personal advisor

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Service: Leaving Care Team

Are you passionate about supporting young people as they transition into adulthood?

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a committed and motivated Leaving Care Personal Advisor to join our dedicated Leaving Care Team, supporting young people in line with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000.

You will hold a caseload of care-experienced young people, working in a truly young person-centred way to develop and review Pathway Plans, ensuring they are supported to achieve independence and reach their full potential.

You will provide practical and emotional support across a range of key areas, including:

• Accessing and sustaining suitable accommodation

• Maximising income, benefits and budgeting skills

• Supporting education, employment and training pathways

• Promoting physical, sexual and emotional health and wellbeing

• Encouraging positive leisure and community engagement

• Developing independent living skills

• Advocating with housing, benefits, health and other agencies

You will work closely with social workers, foster carers, youth justice services, health professionals and partner agencies, attending planning meetings and contributing to reviews and reports where required.

You will:

• Have experience working with vulnerable young people

• Be confident in advocacy and multi-agency working

• Demonstrate strong recording and report-writing skills

• Promote equality, anti-oppressive practice and young people s rights

• Be committed to safeguarding and risk management

• Embody the Council s values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Respect

• A supportive and collaborative team environment

• Regular supervision and professional development

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people s lives

If you are passionate about empowering young people leaving care to build confident, independent futures, we would love to hear from you.