Personal Advisor

Job Introduction

Job Title: Personal Advisor 
Salary: £18,922 to £20,219 per annum
22.2 Hours per week (Part-Time) 
Location: Pershore Civic Centre
Team: Care Leavers Team 
Permanent 

The Role: 

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and adaptable Personal Advisor within Worcestershire's Care Leavers Service to support young people aged 17-24 who are preparing for, or are the process of, making the transition to independent living.

 As a Personal Advisor you will manage and support an allocated caseload of young people and ensure the provision of practical, personal, emotional and financial advice to support a successful transition to adulthood and promote independence.  

You will develop effective working relationships with young people and partner agencies and be the key professional to your allocated young people, providing practical help and guidance to promote their safety and wellbeing.

You will be responsible for keeping case records, developing young people’s Pathway Plans, attending meetings and completing visits to young people at home and in the community; always seeking to promote the best outcomes possible. 

We are looking for someone who is flexible and adaptable in their practice, someone who is professionally curious, passionate about helping young people achieve their potential and can work in line with corporate parenting principles.   

The Team is based at Pershore Civic Centre and is part of Children's Services.  Although we are based in County Hall our Personal Advisors typically work in the community, county-wide and sometimes beyond.  There is variety to our work and no two days look the same.

If you join us you can be confident in becoming part of a welcoming, supportive and innovative team.

For further information please contact one of our Team Managers below:

• Kim Potter: kpotter@worcestershire.gov.uk
• Rhys Davies: RDavies4@worcestershire.gov.uk
• Carol Johnson: CJohnson2@worcestershire.gov.uk
• Tom Hannah: THannah@worcestershire.gov.uk

Benefits:

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage 

• Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us? 

Some of these offers include: 

• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible. 

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: 28/10/2025
Anticipated Interview Date: To be Confirmed