Leaving Care Personal Advisor

• Manage a caseload and maintain accurate, timely statutory records
• Complete Pathway Plan Assessments, reviews and ongoing assessments
• Support young people post-21 who wish to return to education or training
• Ensure young people’s views and wishes are central to planning and decision-making
• Provide practical, flexible support to promote successful transitions to adulthood
• Coordinate services and encourage engagement with statutory and voluntary agencies
• Identify, supervise and monitor packages of support in the community
• Support young people with financial entitlements and budgeting skills
• Assist young people to access and sustain appropriate accommodation
• Work in partnership to deliver holistic, joined-up support
• Promote independence while identifying and reducing risk and vulnerability

• Strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Confident with IT systems, recording and reporting
• Experience working with vulnerable young people or similar client groups
• Sound understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
• Willingness to apply for and consent to an enhanced DBS
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle daily
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation including: Children Act 1989 & 2004, Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000, Children and Families Act 2014, Working Together 2014, Safeguarding, Domestic Abuse awareness
• Ability to work flexibly between 08:00 – 20:00, Monday to Friday

• Passionate about supporting care-experienced young people
• Skilled at building strong, professional relationships
• Confident working in complex, sometimes challenging situations
• Organised, reflective, and committed to continuous improvement
• Values-led, inclusive, and aligned with the Our Manchester behaviours

Referral Bonus - £250