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Personal Advisor, Leaving Care Service, North London

PPR Social Care
Posted a day ago, valid for 7 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role of Personal Advisor in the Leaving Care Service in North London involves supporting young people aged 16-21, and up to 25, as they transition from care to independent adulthood.
  • Candidates should have proven experience working with children, particularly in social care or supporting care leavers, with a focus on trauma-informed practice.
  • The position requires strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and assess the needs of vulnerable young people, managing safety and risks effectively.
  • This is an agency position offering a salary of £30,000 to £35,000, depending on experience.
  • Applicants should have at least two years of relevant experience in a similar role.
Personal Advisor, Leaving Care Service, North LondonRole Overview:Pertemps are seeking an experienced Personal Advisor to join the Leaving Care Service and play a critical role in supporting young people aged 16-21, and in some cases up to 25, as they transition from care to independent adulthood. As a Personal Advisor, you will guide, advise, and enable care leavers to achieve their aspirations and develop the skills needed for a successful transition into adulthood. You will also play a vital role in managing risks, assessing safety needs, and creating robust safety plans for vulnerable young people.Responsibilities:
  • Build trusted relationships with care leavers to support their journey toward independence.
  • Assess and meet their learning, personal, and social needs.
  • Guide young people in areas such as healthy living, stable housing, and accessing educational or employment opportunities.
  • Support care leavers with complex needs, including trauma, mental health, substance misuse, or offending behaviors.
  • Manage safety and risks through assessments, safety planning, and effective interventions.
  • Collaborate with internal and external services to ensure holistic support.
Requirements:
  • Proven experience working with children, either as a Personal Advisor or within Children’s Social Care.
  • Experience supporting care leavers or young people transitioning to adulthood.
  • Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and understanding the challenges faced by care leavers.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to build meaningful relationships with young people and stakeholders.
  • Ability to assess risks and manage safety planning effectively.
  • A proactive and creative approach to problem-solving and service delivery.
If this sounds like the role for you, please contact Aishah Hassan on for more informationThis is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:
  • A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to
  • An easy registration process (all done online)
  • Referral schemes and incentives
  • Ongoing compliance managed for you
  • Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager, and Assistant Team Manager

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.