Personal Advisor

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Job Title: Personal Advisor
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)
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Location:
Barnsley
Salary:
£16.35 /hour
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Social Care

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