Personal Advisor

About the role

We have a permanent 3.5 day a week opportunity available to work as a personal advisor within the transition to adulthood service.

This is an exciting opportunity to support our care experienced young people aged 16-25 as they move towards independence. We are looking for a dynamic individual who is passionate about supporting young people and has a good understanding of the needs and barriers our young people face.

As a Personal Advisor, you will:

• Work alongside qualified Social Workers to assess needs and plan for independence
• Hold a caseload of care leavers aged 18+, including those with complex needs such as mental health challenges, offending history, or immigration matters
• Coordinate, implement and review Pathway Plans, ensuring every young person has a clear and realistic route to adulthood
• Attend statutory meetings such as Looked After Reviews and Personal Education Plans
• Advocate for young people and empower them to make informed decisions about housing, education, employment and health
• Provide practical, hands on support including help with moving, accessing benefits, and setting up a first home
• Build strong multi agency partnerships to deliver coordinated, high quality support
• Maintain accurate case records and monitor key outcomes including education, employment and immigration status
• Participate in a duty rota and work flexibly, including occasional out of hours and lone working

What We're Looking For

We are seeking resilient, compassionate professionals who:

• Understand the needs of looked after children and care leavers
• Can build trusting relationships with vulnerable young people
• Are confident navigating housing, benefits, immigration, education and employment systems
• Work effectively in partnership with statutory and voluntary agencies
• Are committed to safeguarding and delivering high quality practice in line with national legislation and local policy
• Are organised, reflective and committed to continuous improvement

Why Join Us?

You will be part of a dedicated Team focused on improving outcomes, strengthening multi professional working and putting young people at the centre of decision making. Regular supervision, training and development opportunities are provided, including safeguarding and legislative training.

This is more than a job. It is a chance to help young people build stability, confidence and opportunity as they transition into adulthood.

If you are ready to make a tangible difference at a pivotal moment in a young person's life, we would love to hear from you.

About us

We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.

Here's a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:

• Flexible Working Hours - We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
• 36 Hour Week - Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement - increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles).
• Hillingdon Sports & Leisure - Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes - option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
• Cycle to Work - Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
• Local Government Pension Scheme - access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
• Vivup Benefit - Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
• Mental Health Support and Counselling Services - Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
• Travel Support - Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.

The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.

Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.

Recruitment Information

Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a 'per application' basis.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject to the following pre-employment screening:

• Enhanced DBS Check
• 5 years of Referencing

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

It may be necessary due to a high volume of applications to close this role early. We therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.