Personal Advisor in Bedford

Bedford Borough Supporting Futures Team are recruiting additional Personal Advisors as we strive to continue to develop our Local Offer to Care Experienced young people.

We also aim to further develop as a service following our last SIF.

We are seeking enthusiastic candidates to join our busy, friendly Team and who have a keen interest in working with young people/young adults as they prepare for Adulthood.

As a Personal Advisor you will work with Care Experienced young people age 18 to 25 years in a statutory capacity, supporting them to successfully transition to adulthood. The work will include working with separated and migrant young people so an interest and knowledge in this area of work would be beneficial.

Pathway Planning enables this work to progress with young people, their families and/or carers to ensure they achieve their aspirations in all aspects of their lives.

You will also undertake Duty alongside team colleagues. You will receive induction and regular supervision, as well as regular training linked to your annual Personal Progress Discussion.

You will need a full driving licence and access to a car.

Closing Date: 3rd July 2026

Interview Date(s): W/C 20th July 2026

How to apply

When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.

Please note:

The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:

· a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)

· a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical

For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent and unspent convictions, adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).