Personal Advisor

Location: SheffieldContract Type: Full-time, Fixed-term until 31 July 2025

Sheffield is proud to announce its selection as a Staying Close Pilot Area, receiving dedicated funding to enhance support for Care Leavers aged 16 and over transitioning from residential care to independent living. They are excited to build a multi-agency team focused on empowering our young people!

About the Role:

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Personal Advisor (EET Transitions Coach) to join the innovative team. This role is pivotal in helping care leavers access education, employment, and training opportunities. Your expertise will directly contribute to increasing the number of young people engaged in meaningful work and learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overcome barriers care leavers face in accessing education, employment, and training.
• Provide specialised support interventions as part of our holistic Care Leaver Offer.
• Assist in developing Pathway Plans focused on career planning.
• Deliver tailored EET support packages to prepare care leavers for the workforce.
• Liaise with employers, external providers, and stakeholders to create career opportunities and apprenticeships.
• Offer emotional health and wellbeing support, enhancing mental health and stability in housing.
• Coach care leavers in resilience, confidence, and workplace expectations.
• Advise on financial management and budgeting to ensure housing stability and reduce financial stress.

What We're Looking For:

• A proactive individual with a genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable young people.
• Experience in education, employment, training, or related fields is advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-agency environment.

Why Join Us?

This is an incredible opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of care leavers in Sheffield. You will be part of a supportive team dedicated to fostering independence and success for young people during a crucial transition in their lives.

Apply Now!

If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge and help shape a brighter future for our care leavers, please do not hesitate to contact Emily @ Service Care on or email Benefits of working for Emily @ Service Care Solutions:

• A specialist, dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact
• Exceptional referral bonuses
• An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
• Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
• Frequent notifications for upcoming opportunities via text and email
• DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services free of charge.

Note: Do you know someone who is looking for work in this field? If so, please pass these details on to them. If we are able to place them into work such as this, lasting over 13 weeks, we will happily pay you a £250 referral bonus