Job Details
Job Title: Personal Advisor – 18+ Care Leavers Service
Grade: GR4
Reports to: Team Manager
Organisation: Birmingham Children’s Trust
Job Purpose
To provide statutory support to young people aged 18–25 who are care leavers, helping them transition successfully into adulthood. This includes case-holding responsibility, pathway planning, advocacy, and coordinating multi-agency support so young people achieve independence, stability, and positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of care leavers, acting as their main point of contact and trusted advisor
Complete, review, and update Pathway Plans in line with legislation and local procedures
Support young people with housing, education, employment, training, benefits, health, and life skills
Build positive, professional relationships with young people, including those who may be hard to engage
Advocate for young people to ensure they receive their full legal entitlements
Work closely with partner agencies (housing, DWP, health, education, probation, voluntary sector)
Maintain accurate and timely case records using electronic systems
Participate in duty/referral work and contribute to service development
Promote anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice in all aspects of work
Work flexibly to meet service and young people’s needs
Skills, Experience and Knowledge
Substantial experience working with young people, particularly those who are vulnerable or care experienced
Experience of holding a caseload and working to agreed outcomes under supervision
Good understanding of leaving care legislation, safeguarding, and young people’s entitlements
Ability to support young people with budgeting, independence skills, and decision-making
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities
Confident working collaboratively with families, carers, professionals, and partner agencies
Commitment to equality, safeguarding, and promoting positive outcomes for care leavers
Other Requirements
Willingness to undertake relevant training (including up to NVQ Level 3)
Enhanced DBS check required
Flexibility to work outside standard hours when needed
