Location
Tooley Street, London

Hours
36 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Salary
£44,937 per annum

About the Role
Are you passionate about helping young people in need make a successful transition to adulthood? Southwark Council is recruiting a Permanent Personal Advisor to join our dedicated Care Leavers Service and play a key role in supporting young people as they transition into adulthood. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and dedicated individual to work collaboratively with young people currently in care, as well as those who have left care and are eligible for leaving care services. Through practical and planned interventions, you will help them make a successful transition to adulthood.

Personal Advisors are vital members of our Children’s Services team, fulfilling a statutory function by working with care leavers aged 18 to 25. You will befriend, advise, and assist care leavers to meet their goals by providing direct practical support and working within multidisciplinary networks across statutory and non-profit sectors.

We are committed to continually improving outcomes for our children, including increasing the number of young people in education, employment, and training. We also aim to enhance our expertise in safeguarding young adults and ensuring good accommodation outcomes.

You will be expected to work in the office at least three times a week and participate in a duty rota.

Experience
Experience working with young people in care or care leavers is desirable but not essential. A commitment to supporting vulnerable young people and working within multidisciplinary teams is important.

About you
- Organised and committed to working in co-production with young people, determined to deliver the services they deserve.
- Passionate about making a positive impact on care leavers' lives by helping them set clear and SMART goals in their Pathway Plans and supporting them to achieve their ambitions.
- An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and influencing skills, able to collaborate effectively with young people.
- Ability to record information in a timely manner using a first-person approach.
- Dedicated to ensuring Looked After Children and Care Leavers receive the best opportunities, support, and pathways to successful independence.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in social work, youth work, or related fields are advantageous but not mandatory. A DBS check is required for this role.