Position Details Position reference: 50146394 Salary: £35,412 – £38,220 per annum Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent Working arrangements: Agile, minimum 3 days in office. Closing date: 03/07/2026 23:59 Role Overview Leaving Care Personal Advisor (non‑case holding) – Full‑time position based at The Hub, Barnsley Town Centre. As a Leaving Care Personal Advisor you will support young people aged 15‑25 in their transition from care into independent adulthood. Your key responsibilities include building trusting relationships with service users, working with multi‑agency stakeholders to provide advice, guidance and practical support on housing, education, health, employment, wellbeing, training and independent living, planning and delivering creative activities, life‑skill sessions, social events and workshops, using cooking, baking, arts, crafts and other activities to encourage participation and build confidence, creating a welcoming atmosphere within The Hub, advocating for young people, and celebrating achievements. About You * Dynamic, outgoing and approachable * Effective relationship builder who can energise and motivate young people * Creative and artistic with experience developing engaging activities * Passionate about crafts, arts, cooking and baking * Organiser capable of planning and delivering events, workshops and celebrations * Positive, resilient and adaptable with a "can do" attitude * Team player who sees possibilities rather than barriers What you will bring * Creativity and enthusiasm * Excellent communication and engagement skills * Experience working with young people or vulnerable groups * Confidence in organising activities and events * Strong organisational skills * Positive, solution‑focused approach * Energy, warmth and humour Contact and Application For further information, please contact Wendy Binns at wendybinns2@barnsley.gov.uk. CVs are not accepted for this role. At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We are committed to fairness and do not discriminate. #J-18808-Ljbffr
