Personal Adviser – Leaving Care Team

Personal Adviser – Leaving Care Team Location: Stockport Council
Service Area: Stockport Family – Leaving Care Team
Directorate: Services for People
Contract: Full-time
Contact to Apply: john.deane@servicecare.org.uk

About the Role Stockport Council is seeking a dedicated and passionate Personal Adviser to join our Leaving Care Team, supporting young people aged 16–25 as they transition into adulthood. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of care leavers, empowering them to live independent, fulfilling lives within their communities.

As a Personal Adviser, you will work closely with young people who are or have been looked after by the Local Authority—providing practical support, completing statutory responsibilities, building strong relationships, and helping shape their future pathways.

You will be welcomed into an organisation built on four core values that guide everything we do—the Stockport Way of working:

• Keeping people at the heart of what we do
  
  
• Succeeding as a team
  
  
• Driving forward with ambition and creativity
  
  
• Valuing and respecting colleagues, partners, and residents
  
  

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Key Responsibilities

• Carry out statutory duties for looked after children in line with the Children Act 1989, the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000, and related regulations.
  
  
• Manage a caseload, maintaining accurate records and completing statutory recordings.
  
  
• Contribute to and deliver Pathway Plans, conducting assessments and reviews with young people.
  
  
• Support young people aged 21 wishing to resume education, training, or requiring additional support.
  
  
• Provide practical guidance to promote welfare, independence, and financial capability.
  
  
• Maintain strong relationships with young people through regular contact and support.
  
  
• Advocate for young people, ensuring their voice is central to planning and decision-making.
  
  
• Work collaboratively with a wide range of agencies including education providers, health services, YOS, police, Early Help, housing, and more.
  
  
• Support Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children in line with Home Office guidance.
  
  
• Participate in duty rotas, multi-agency panels, and professional meetings.
  
  
• Promote participation opportunities such as the Care Leavers Forum and mentoring scheme.
  
  
• Provide support and guidance to social workers preparing young people for adulthood.
  
  

Person Specification – What We’re Looking For Essential:

• Experience supporting care leavers or working with young people.
  
  
• Knowledge of Leaving Care legislation.
  
  
• Strong assessment, recording, and organisational skills.
  
  
• Ability to communicate effectively with young people and partner agencies.
  
  
• Strong digital skills to engage young people online.
  
  
• NVQ Level 3 in childcare or a relevant qualification.
  
  
• Ability to drive and access to a vehicle for work.
  
  
• Commitment to equality, diversity, safeguarding, and Council values.
  
  
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to converse comfortably and accurately in spoken English (Fluency Duty).
  
  
• Flexibility and a positive approach to change.
  
  

How to Apply To express your interest or submit your CV, please email:
? john.deane@servicecare.org.uk

Referral Bonus If you refer someone who is successful in securing this role, you can earn £250 as a thank you.