Personal Advisor - Leaving Care Service in Widnes

About Us

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Our Practice Model – “Our City, Our Children, Together” – was chosen by colleagues, parents and carers, children, and young people to reflect our collective commitment to working collaboratively. It is more than just a practice model; it is a shared vision. Every part of this model has been co‑produced with the people who access and deliver our services. It represents our values, our relationships, and our belief that, by working together, we can create the best outcomes for children, young people, and their networks. This is a model we can be proud of and one that truly belongs to all of us.

Role Overview

As a Personal Advisor for our Leaving Care Service, you will be working with a group of young people who come from diverse backgrounds and who have a range of life experiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support, accurate guidance and advice on transition planning for young people leaving care.
• Source appropriate support for accommodation, education and employment opportunities.
• Deliver emotional, social and practice skills to promote independent living.
• Collaborate with the Permanence Service and multi‑agencies to achieve the best outcomes.

Qualifications

• Hold at least a Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent.
• Have strong direct experience working with vulnerable children and young people within or leaving the care system.
• Have a sound understanding of legislation, financial and benefit entitlements for care leavers.
• Possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be driven, motivated and proactive in delivering excellent services and improving outcomes.
• Be able to work in partnership with multi‑agencies.
• Be prepared to complete an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Benefits

• At least 27 days holiday, rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time).
• Agile working – a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm.
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme.
• Opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning.
• Health and Wellbeing offer including Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes.
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme.
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave.
• Discounted Gym Memberships.
• Employee Volunteering Scheme.
• Medicash.

Equality and Diversity

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under‑represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, please contact us.