Personal Advisor

Personal Advisor
Salary: £15.84 per hour (Umbrella)
Location: Barnsley
Client: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Contract Type: Temporary (Initial 12 weeks, with potential to extend)
Hours: Full-time, Hybrid (3 days onsite per week)
About the Role
We are recruiting two Personal Advisors to join the Future Directions Leaving Care Team. This role supports care-experienced young people aged 16–25 as they transition into adulthood. You’ll help them navigate key areas such as housing, education, employment, health, and relationships, ensuring they have the tools and support to thrive.
Key Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with young people preparing to leave care and those post-care.
• Support the creation, review, and implementation of Pathway Plans.
• Advocate for young people in multi-agency settings including housing, education, and health.
• Promote access to training, employment, and education opportunities.
• Address challenges related to substance misuse, mental health, and disabilities.
• Provide guidance on tenancy management, homelessness, and family reunification.
• Maintain accurate records and produce high-quality reports.

Experience & Knowledge

• Experience working with care leavers or looked-after children.
• Familiarity with local authority services and multi-agency environments.
• Background in youth offending, residential care, or school-based support.
• Understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable young people.
• Experience supporting young people in varied living situations including foster care, residential units, semi-independent accommodation, and homelessness.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong relationship-building and advocacy skills.
• Excellent report writing, time management, and IT proficiency.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively.
• Emotional resilience and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Comfortable working with both 16–17 year olds and 18–25 year olds (primary focus).
• Willingness to learn, ask for help, and contribute to a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in social care, youth work, or a related field (desirable).
• Enhanced DBS clearance (required prior to start).

Other Requirements

• Caseload of up to 25 young people (average 18).
• Young people remain with their PA until age 25—no handovers.
• Interview format: Microsoft Teams.
• Commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable young people.
• Ability to work flexibly and travel as required.

If you are interested in the role and would like to contact me for further information on the role you can contact myself on the details below.

At Service Care Solutions we also offer a £250 bonus for referrals! If you think you know someone who would be ideal for this role and they are placed in the job you will then receive £250 at the end of their probationary period.

To apply for this role, or to refer someone else, then please do not hesitate to contact Jack at Service Care Solutions on 01772208964 or email on Jack.Lonsdale@Servicecare.org.uk