Leaving Care Personal Advisor

Personal Advisor – Cared For Children Service ? Rochdale – Fashion Corner, Drake Street
? Full Time – 37 Hours per Week
? Grade 6
? Apply via: john.deane@servicecare.org.uk

Make a Real Difference in Young People’s Lives We’re currently recruiting for a dedicated and passionate Personal Advisor to join Rochdale Borough Council’s Cared For Children Service.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support care leavers and young people aged 16 as they transition into independence — helping them build confidence, develop life skills, and achieve positive outcomes for their future.

If you’re someone who thrives on building relationships, supporting vulnerable young people, and making a lasting impact, this role is for you.

About the Role As a Personal Advisor, you’ll play a vital role in supporting young people leaving care by:

• Holding a caseload and working directly with care leavers
• Supporting the development, review, and delivery of Pathway Plans
• Helping young people prepare for independent living
• Acting as an advocate to ensure young people access the services and support they’re entitled to
• Working closely with multi-agency partners including housing, education, health, and employment services
• Maintaining regular contact and building positive, trusting relationships
• Identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns

Key Responsibilities

• Support young people to successfully transition from care to independence
• Coordinate services to meet the needs identified in Pathway Plans
• Encourage young people to engage in education, employment, and training
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in line with service standards
• Promote young people’s involvement in their own planning and decision-making
• Manage your own workload effectively and work to deadlines

What We’re Looking For To be successful in this role, you will have:

? Experience working with vulnerable young people, particularly those in challenging circumstances
? Strong ability to build relationships and engage young people in planning and problem-solving
? Knowledge of Children Leaving Care legislation and Local Authority responsibilities
? Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and digital)
? Ability to assess needs, support independence, and develop effective plans
? Confidence to respond professionally in challenging or crisis situations
? Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload

Why Join Rochdale Borough Council? You’ll be part of a service that truly lives its values:

• Valuing our people
• Focusing on young people and outcomes
• Working with integrity
• Collaborating with partners
• Always learning and improving

Additional Information

• Enhanced DBS check required
• Travel across and outside the borough required (mileage allowance available)
• Flexible working arrangements in place
• Smoke-free workplace policy applies

Referral Bonus Know someone perfect for this role?
Refer them to us and receive a £250 referral bonus if they’re successfully placed ?

If you’re ready to help shape brighter futures for young people leaving care, we’d love to hear from you.

? Apply now: john.deane@servicecare.org.uk