At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people aged 16-25 in their transition to independence and adulthood.
- Company: Join Wokingham Borough Council, dedicated to empowering young people leaving care.
- Benefits: Enjoy 28 days annual leave, a pension scheme, and wellness support.
- Other info: Flexible working environment with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives and help them achieve their dreams.
- Qualifications: Experience with young people and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 36363 - 39862 £ per year.
Are you passionate about helping young people build bright, independent futures? At Wokingham Borough Council, we believe every young person leaving care deserves the very best support, opportunities and encouragement to thrive. We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and relationship-focused Personal Advisor to join our Care Leaver Hub (Here4U) and make a lasting difference to the lives of young people aged 16 to 25.
About the Role
As a Personal Advisor within our Here4U Team, you will build meaningful and enduring relationships with young people as they transition from care into adulthood. You will provide practical, emotional and advocacy-based support, helping young people develop the confidence, resilience and life skills they need to achieve their goals and live independently. Working as part of a supportive and ambitious team, you will:
- Support children we care for aged 16+ and care leavers up to the age of 25.
- Co-produce pathway plans that promote stability, independence and positive outcomes.
- Deliver high-quality, relationship-based interventions and support.
- Work collaboratively with families, carers, colleagues and partner agencies to help young people succeed.
- Support young people to access education, employment, training, housing, health services and community opportunities.
- Participate in pathway planning meetings, reflective practice and multi-agency working.
This role will have a particular focus on supporting young people who have sought safety through asylum and have experience as Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC). You will play a key role in understanding and responding to their unique experiences, promoting inclusion, stability and positive futures. You will also have the opportunity to support young people in celebrating key milestones, building community connections and participating in activities that recognise and honour their individual backgrounds, cultures and faiths.
Candidate Requirements
We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and who can build trust, inspire confidence and empower them to reach their full potential. We would particularly like to hear from candidates who have:
- Experience working directly with young people aged 16–25.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Experience providing practical, emotional and advocacy-based support.
- The ability to work collaboratively with a range of professionals and agencies.
- A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, corporate parenting and achieving the best outcomes for young people.
A Level 3 qualification in a relevant field such as Youth Work, Health & Social Care, Education, Psychology or Sociology would be advantageous. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative and supportive service that places relationships and young people's voices at the heart of everything we do.
Benefits
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
- A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days per annum (rising to 33 days with 5 years of continuous service).
- Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme.
- An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline.
- A range of local & lifestyle discounts.
- Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office).
- Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes.
- And much more!
This is a full-time, permanent position based within the Care Leaver Hub, operating on a hybrid basis between home, the Youth Centre and council offices. The role requires flexibility to meet the needs of young people, including occasional evening and weekend work. Due to the nature of the role and travel requirements, a full UK driving licence is essential.
Join Us
If you are passionate about supporting young people to overcome challenges, realise their ambitions and successfully transition into adulthood, we'd love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion with regards to this role, please reach out to either james.brophy@wokingham.gov.uk (hiring manager) or alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk (recruitment specialist).
Closing Date: Sunday 23rd August at 11pm
Interviews: Wednesday 3rd September, in person, in Wokingham.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. Further information on this vacancy.
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