Leaving Care Personal Advisor

Personal Advisor Location: Cheshire East
Contract: Full-Time
Application Contact: john.deane@servicecare.org.uk

Make a Lasting Difference to the Lives of Care Leavers Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve independence and reach their full potential? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Personal Advisor to join a committed Leaving Care Team, supporting young people as they transition from care into adulthood.

This is a rewarding opportunity to act as a corporate parent, providing practical, emotional, and professional support to care leavers as they navigate some of the most important stages of their lives.

The Role As a Personal Advisor, you will build meaningful and trusting relationships with young people preparing to leave care, ensuring their voices are heard and their individual needs are at the centre of all planning and decision-making.

You will work closely with young people, partner agencies, and professionals to help care leavers develop the confidence, skills, and resilience needed to live independently and thrive in adulthood.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive relationships with young people preparing to leave care.
• Participate in assessments, pathway planning, reviews, and preparation for independent living.
• Provide advice, guidance, and practical support around housing, education, training, employment, health, finances, and life skills.
• Coordinate services and interventions to ensure young people access the support available to them.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies and professionals to promote positive outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records using electronic recording systems.
• Respond flexibly to crisis situations and provide support when required.
• Act as an advocate for young people, promoting their rights, wellbeing, and safeguarding.
• Contribute to service development and work in line with local and national leaving care guidance.

About You To be successful in this role, you will have:

Essential Requirements

• Good general education to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• A strong understanding of the challenges and issues facing young people leaving care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build effective working relationships with young people, colleagues, and partner agencies.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Good IT skills and experience maintaining accurate records.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and outstanding customer care.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends when required.
• The ability and willingness to travel across the borough.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in Advice and Guidance.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Knowledge of education, training, and employment pathways available to young people.
• Experience of assessment and support planning with young people.

Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a supportive and passionate team dedicated to helping care leavers achieve successful, independent futures. Every day presents the chance to make a genuine and lasting impact on a young person's life journey.

If you're committed to empowering young people and helping them realise their ambitions, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, please contact:
john.deane@servicecare.org.uk