Location: Barnsley
Pay Rate: £16.35 per hour
Hours: Part-time (to be discussed)
Role Overview
We are looking for a committed Personal Advisor to support young people leaving care, helping them develop independence and achieve positive outcomes through tailored support, advice, and advocacy.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as named Personal Advisor for care leavers, coordinating support and driving positive outcomes
* Support young people aged 16–18 alongside social workers, assisting with transition into adulthood
* Deliver one-to-one and group interventions to build life skills, independence, and ETE outcomes
* Provide guidance on health, education, employment, and social development
* Undertake assessments, pathway planning, statutory visits, and maintain accurate records
* Produce clear reports and contribute to reviews and planning processes
* Work collaboratively with multi-agency professionals and attend relevant meetings
* Manage budgets and support service delivery for care leavers
* Advocate for young people, ensuring their voices are central to all planning
* Support vulnerable groups including Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children
Requirements
* Level 3 qualification (or equivalent experience) and Level 2 qualification
* Experience working with vulnerable young people and multi-agency teams
* Strong communication, organisational, and report-writing skills
* Experience in social care, education, health, or community settings
* Enhanced DBS for Adults and Children on the Update Service (essential)
Salary description
£16.35 - £16.35 per hour