Leaving Care Personal Advisor

? Personal Advisor – Leaving Care Manchester City Council | Children’s & Education Services
Grade 6 | Full-Time

Manchester City Council is seeking a passionate, resilient, and values-driven Personal Advisor to join its Leaving Care Service, supporting young people aged 16–25 as they transition into independent adulthood.

This is a rewarding frontline role where you will make a genuine, lasting difference to the lives of care-experienced young people across Manchester.

? About the Service The Leaving Care Service provides a statutory offer to young people who are, or have been, looked after by Manchester City Council. The service is committed to ensuring young people:

• Are prepared and supported to live independently
  
  
• Access education, employment and training
  
  
• Experience stability, safety and security
  
  
• Receive improved health and wellbeing support
  
  
• Achieve financial confidence and independence
  
  

As a Personal Advisor, you will be central to helping young people build safe, positive, and fulfilling futures.

? The Role Reporting to a Team Manager/Leader, you will manage a caseload of care-experienced young people, building trusted relationships and delivering high-quality, outcome-focused support in line with statutory duties.

You will embody the Our Manchester behaviours, working collaboratively with partners while advocating for young people’s rights, voices, and aspirations.

? Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload and maintain accurate, timely statutory records
  
  
• Complete Pathway Plan Assessments, reviews and ongoing assessments
  
  
• Support young people post-21 who wish to return to education or training
  
  
• Ensure young people’s views and wishes are central to planning and decision-making
  
  
• Provide practical, flexible support to promote successful transitions to adulthood
  
  
• Coordinate services and encourage engagement with statutory and voluntary agencies
  
  
• Identify, supervise and monitor packages of support in the community
  
  
• Support young people with financial entitlements and budgeting skills
  
  
• Assist young people to access and sustain appropriate accommodation
  
  
• Work in partnership to deliver holistic, joined-up support
  
  
• Promote independence while identifying and reducing risk and vulnerability
  
  

? Who We’re Looking For You will be someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting care-experienced young people
  
  
• Skilled at building strong, professional relationships
  
  
• Confident working in complex, sometimes challenging situations
  
  
• Organised, reflective, and committed to continuous improvement
  
  
• Values-led, inclusive, and aligned with the Our Manchester behaviours
  
  

? Skills & Experience

• Strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skills
  
  
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  
  
• Confident with IT systems, recording and reporting
  
  
• Experience working with vulnerable young people or similar client groups
  
  
• Sound understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
  
  

? Essential Requirements

• Willingness to apply for and consent to an enhanced DBS
  
  
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle daily
  
  
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation including:
  
  
• Children Act 1989 & 2004
  
  
• Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000
  
  
• Children and Families Act 2014
  
  
• Working Together 2014
  
  
• Safeguarding, Domestic Abuse awareness
  
  
• Ability to work flexibly between 08:00 – 20:00, Monday to Friday
  
  ? Equality & Inclusion Manchester City Council is committed to equality and inclusion. Where the role holder is disabled, every effort will be made to provide reasonable adjustments, aids, or job redesign where required.
  
  ? How to Apply To apply or request further information, please contact:
  
  ? john.deane@servicecare.org.uk
  
  ? Referral Bonus Know someone perfect for this role?
  If you refer a candidate who is successfully placed, you could receive £250.