Personal Advisor - Reed : Job Details

Do you want to be a trusted guide for young people as they navigate life after care?

We’re looking for a dedicated Personal Advisor (PA) to support care leavers in building independent, fulfilling lives through trauma-informed and relationship-based practice.

Location: OL6 postcode area

Pay Rate: £18.34 per hour

Duration: Temporary assignment

Working Hours: Flexible, includes home visits and duty rota participation

Key Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with care leavers and co-produce tailored pathway plans
• Advocate across services (education, housing, health, employment)
• Promote trauma-informed, safeguarding, and anti-discriminatory practices
• Conduct assessments, maintain records, and attend statutory reviews
• Facilitate group work and contribute to service development

What We’re Looking For

• Empathetic, open, and non-judgemental approach
• Strong communication, planning, and advocacy skills
• Ability to engage young people in safe, comfortable environments
• Knowledge of child development, trauma, and multi-agency working
• IT proficiency and confident use of digital recording tools

Qualifications

• Essential: NVQ Level 3 in Care of Children and Young People / NNEB / BTEC equivalent
• Desirable: Experience with domestic abuse, substance misuse, education/training support, and evidence-based practice

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel and visit young people in various settings
• Commitment to continuous learning and service improvement
• Confident spoken English for all aspects of the role