# Personal AdvisorPosted 08th July 2026REFERENCE32058\_1783511198### Share this job### Relevant JobsSocial WorkAdvanced Practitioner - SafeguardingLocationSolihull, West MidlandsJob TypeTemporaryAbout the Role Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker (Advanced Practitioner level) to join its Safeguarding Support Team. This is an...Up to £33.30/ hourView jobSocial WorkSocial Worker - Family SafeguardingLocationPeterborough, CambridgeshireJob TypeTemporaryAbout the Role Peterborough City Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Family Safeguarding Team, working with children and families across long-term safegua...Up to £39/ hourView jobSocial WorkRegistered ManagerLocationPeterborough, CambridgeshireJob TypeTemporaryAbout the Role Peterborough City Council is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Manager / Head of Service to lead Clare Lodge Secure Children's Home. This is a senior lea...Up to £400/ dayView jobLocationShrewsbury, ShropshireSalaryUp to£19.32/hrJob TypeTemporaryJob DisciplineSocial WorkPersonal Advisor - Leaving Care TeamPay Rate: £19.32 PAYE / £24.59 UmbrellaWorking arrangements: Mon to Thur 8:45 - 17:00, Friday 8.45 to 16:00Length of Assignment: 12 weeks with possible extensionAdditional Requirements : Enhanced DBS with Adults & Children's Barred List / DriverAbout the Role:As a Personal Advisor within the Leaving Care Service, you will manage a complex diverse caseload of young people and support care leavers, including former and current asylum seeking children/young people, those with an unresolved immigration status and young people with disabilities. You will undertake needs assessments and develop plans that respond to the identified needs of the care leaver, supporting independence and the transition to adulthood. Working with a range of agencies and professionals, you will promote good outcomes for young people and build enduring support networks based on trust and confidence.Key Responsibilities:- Manage a complex diverse caseload of young people.- Work with service users to achieve identified goals.- Undertake needs assessments and develop plans that respond to the identified needs of the care leaver.- Produce pathway plans in line with procedures and statutory guidance, ensuring they are SMART and outcome focused, and focus on achieving independence and the transition to adulthood.- Work with a range of agencies and professionals as to care planning for young people to promote good outcomes.- Work with professionals to ensure service delivery and design meets current best practice and meets the need of the community.- Build enduring support networks for the care leaver and build working relationships with the care leaver based on trust and confidence.- Understand and respond to the individual needs of the care leaver having regard to their diversity.- Encourage care leavers to participate in decision making and in the wider development of the leaving care service.- Work independently with the care leaver and their family.- Produce clear and concise reports.- Use tools and discussions with manager and team members to support with decision making.- Be accountable for own personal development in relation to the professional role and boundaries; and undertake training. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Leaving Care Personal Advisor – Shape Young Futures in Shrewsbury employer: Opus People Solutions
Opus People Solutions is an excellent employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff. With a supportive work culture in Barrow-in-Furness, employees enjoy flexible hours, opportunities for overtime, and a commitment to maintaining high hygiene standards in a collaborative kitchen environment. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and fosters personal growth.
