Personal Advisor
Salary: £39,481 to £40,444 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: West Cumbria House, Workington
Contract: Permanent
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About This Opportunity
As a Personal Advisor, you'll play a vital role in supporting young people leaving care to make a successful transition into adulthood and independent living.
Working closely with care-experienced young people, you'll build positive relationships, listen to their aspirations, and coordinate the practical and emotional support they need to achieve their goals. From education, employment and training to housing, health and wellbeing, you'll help young people navigate key life decisions and access the opportunities available to them.
You'll join a supportive and dedicated Leaving Care team that is passionate about improving outcomes for young people, ensuring their voices are heard and empowering them to build bright and successful futures.
This role is available on a permanent basis.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
DBS Checks
This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is:
Enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Children.
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
- Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
- Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
- Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
Application and Interview information
- Closing date: 06th November 2026
- Interview date:20th November 2026
Please Read The Supporting Information
- Post Specification
Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:
- Our Staff Benefits
- Candidate Support
- About Cumberland Council
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Personal Advisor - CMB2764e in Workington employer: Cumberland Council
Cumberland Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values public service and community engagement. Employees benefit from a permanent position with competitive pay, opportunities for professional development, and a commitment to work-life balance in the vibrant town of Workington. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a fulfilling career in local government.
