Leaving Care Personal Advisor

Leaving Care Personal Advisor
Location: Darby House, Lawn Central, Telford, TF3 4JA & Leavers Lounge, Meeting Point House, Southwater, Telford, TF3 4HA
Hybrid Working: Office-based 2 days per week, with flexibility depending on visits
Requirements: Full UK driving licence, access to own vehicle with business insurance

About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Leaving Care Personal Advisor to join our team supporting care-experienced young people. This is a vital role where you will work directly with young people aged 16–25, helping them transition from care into independent living.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake the statutory Personal Adviser role for individual care-experienced young people from age 16 up to 21, or up to 25 where appropriate.
  
  
• Act as the key professional and case manager for Former Relevant care-experienced young people, and where needed, support Relevant or Qualifying young people.
  
  
• Work collaboratively with young people and their support networks to develop independent living skills and ensure smooth transitions to independence.
  
  
• Assist young people in preparing for leaving care, providing tailored support, advice, and guidance up to age 25.
  
  

What We’re Looking For:

• Commitment to empowering care-experienced young people to achieve independence.
  
  
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a supportive team.
  
  
• Full UK driving licence, access to own vehicle, and business insurance.
  
  
• Flexibility for hybrid working, with office presence generally twice per week.
  
  

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people leaving care, helping them gain the skills, confidence, and support they need to thrive.

Apply now by sending your CV to john.deane@servicecare.org.uk.

Referral Offer: If you refer a candidate who is successfully appointed, you could receive £250.