Personal Adviser - Pathways Leaving Care Services

Location: Middlesbrough

Position Overview: As a Personal Adviser within our Pathways Leaving Care Services, you will play a pivotal role in providing holistic support and guidance to care leavers as they navigate the challenges of transitioning to independent living. You will work closely with young people aged 16-25, offering practical assistance, emotional support, and advocacy to empower them to achieve their goals and aspirations. This position requires a compassionate and resilient individual who is committed to championing the rights and well-being of care-experienced young people.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Build trusting and supportive relationships with care leavers, offering individualised guidance and support to help them develop essential life skills and achieve their personal, educational, and employment goals.

Conduct comprehensive assessments of young people's needs, strengths, and aspirations, working collaboratively with them to develop personalised Pathway Plans that reflect their aspirations and aspirations.

Provide practical assistance and advocacy to support care leavers in accessing essential services and resources, including housing, education, employment, health care, and financial support.

Act as a key point of contact and advocate for care leavers within multi-agency networks, including local authorities, housing providers, educational institutions, employers, and community organisations.

Facilitate group workshops, training sessions, and peer support activities to enhance care leaver's skills, confidence, and resilience in navigating independent living and adulthood.

Support care leavers in developing essential life skills, such as budgeting, cooking, household management, and accessing community services, through practical guidance and hands-on support.

Monitor and review the progress of care leavers against their Pathway Plans, regularly assessing their needs and adjusting support interventions accordingly to promote positive outcomes.

A relevant qualification in social work, youth work, or a related field (e.g., Diploma or Degree in Social Work, Youth Work, or equivalent).

Previous experience working with care-experienced young people, preferably within leaving care services or a similar context.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with young people from diverse backgrounds.
Strong assessment and casework skills, with the ability to develop and implement person-centred support plans in collaboration with care leavers.
Empathy, resilience, and a non-judgemental approach to working with young people who may have experienced trauma or adversity.

Application Process: If you are passionate about supporting care-experienced young people to achieve their full potential and you possess the skills and experience required to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply for the position of Personal Adviser - Pathways Leaving Care Services. Please contact Lara Wilson on 0191 211 1382 or email

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

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