Personal Adviser - Children & Young People (Grade 9)

Based in Greater Manchester

Full-time - 37 hours per week

Car User Allowance payable

Pay rate: £16.35 - £17.84 per hour

Some work will be outside standard office hours

We are seeking a dedicated Personal Adviser to support children in care and care leavers, helping them achieve positive outcomes and transition confidently into adulthood. You'll be part of a supportive safeguarding team, providing direct practical and emotional support to young people, families and carers.

This is a highly rewarding role focused on empowerment, participation and independence.

• Visit children in placements
• Provide practical and emotional support
• Undertake life story work
• Deliver planned programmes of work
• Support reunification with families
• Contribute to assessments and reviews
• Assist young people transitioning into education or training

• Fulfil statutory Personal Adviser duties
• Provide impartial advice around education, training, accommodation & life skills
• Contribute to needs assessments & pathway planning
• Encourage independence and self-care
• Promote engagement in employment, education and training

• Act as case manager for young people up to age 21 (or 25 if in full-time education)
• Maintain regular contact with care leavers
• Update and review pathway plans
• Provide emotional, practical and financial support
• Liaise with Adult Services, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Probation & Housing
• Secure appropriate accommodation where needed
• Ensure young people access entitlements and opportunities

• Deliver group work sessions
• Help develop social, leisure and learning opportunities
• Support participation forums for young people
• Advocate on behalf of young people and families

• Maintain accurate case records
• Prepare reports for meetings, conferences and reviews
• Work within safeguarding policies, procedures & legislation
• Participate in multi-agency planning
• Attend supervision, team meetings and training

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare (or equivalent)

Significant professional experience working with children or adolescents

Strong verbal & written communication skills

Understanding of equality, diversity & anti-oppressive practice

Ability to build effective relationships with young people & professionals

Ability to de-escalate conflict and support young people in distress

Knowledge of child development & safeguarding

Ability to follow policies, procedures & legal frameworks

Willingness to work outside standard hours

Knowledge of issues affecting children looked after

Experience delivering group work

Ongoing training and development

Supportive, professional team environment

Strong safeguarding culture

Focus on staff wellbeing and reflective practice

Opportunities to grow and develop professionally