Leaving Care Personal Advisor

Join Birmingham Children’s Trust as a Personal Advisor – 18 Care Leavers Service Location: Birmingham
Grade: GR4
Reporting to: Team Manager

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Birmingham Children’s Trust is looking for a dedicated Personal Advisor to support care leavers aged 18–25 as they transition into independent adulthood.

About Birmingham Children’s Trust We are a dynamic organisation with around 1,900 staff and an annual operating budget of approximately £200m. Serving a vibrant city of over 1.1 million people, we are committed to improving outcomes for children, young people, and families.

Our vision: “Working Together to make Birmingham the greatest city to grow up in.”
Our values: One Team | Accountability & Responsibility | Quality & Innovation | Relationships | High Support, High Challenge

We give our best, so young people achieve their best.

The Role As a Personal Advisor, you will:

• Provide statutory social work services to eligible care leavers, ensuring all legal requirements are met.
• Manage a caseload of young people, supporting them to prepare for independent living.
• Coordinate and deliver pathway plans, liaising with social workers, carers, and other agencies.
• Offer tailored advice and guidance on housing, education, employment, and life skills.
• Champion a holistic approach that promotes self-esteem, resilience, and positive achievement.
• Contribute to service development, evaluation, and inter-agency initiatives.

This role involves flexibility and commitment, including participation in duty services and working closely with young people at key stages of their transition to adulthood.

What We’re Looking For Our ideal candidate will:

• Be passionate about supporting care leavers and young people.
• Have experience in social work, aftercare, or related fields.
• Demonstrate strong communication, assessment, and case management skills.
• Be proactive, resilient, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Uphold and promote anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.

Why Birmingham Children’s Trust?

• Make a tangible difference in the lives of young people in a city with significant social challenges.
• Work within a supportive, high-performing team with opportunities for professional growth.
• Contribute to innovative programmes and services that improve outcomes for care leavers.

Special Notes

• Flexible working hours may be required to meet service needs.
• This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, and a DBS/ISA check will be undertaken.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is essential.

If you are ready to help care leavers thrive as they step into adulthood, we want to hear from you!

Apply now and be part of a team that truly gives its best, so young people achieve theirs.