Personal Advisor – Young Adult Service

Job Description

Job Title: Personal Advisor – Young Adult Service
Specialism: Children’s Services
Location: Haringey, UK
Salary: £25.97 Per Hour
Type: Ongoing / Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Personal Advisor to join the Young Adult Service based in Haringey. This is an excellent opportunity to support care leavers as they transition into adulthood, helping them achieve positive outcomes across education, employment, accommodation, health, and independent living. Working within a dedicated and supportive team, you will build strong relationships with young people and partner agencies to deliver high-quality, person-centred support.

Perks and Benefits

• Supportive Team Environment: Join a collaborative team committed to achieving the best outcomes for care leavers.
• Professional Development: Access ongoing learning and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Meaningful Work: Make a lasting difference by supporting young people as they transition to independent adulthood.
• Varied Role: Work with a diverse caseload, collaborating with a wide range of professionals and partner organisations.
• Flexible Working: Office attendance is required for duty responsibilities on a rota basis, with opportunities for outreach and community-based working.

What You Will Do

• Manage a caseload of care leavers, providing practical and emotional support throughout their transition to adulthood.
• Develop, review, and implement high-quality Pathway Plans to meet individual needs and aspirations.
• Support young people to access and sustain suitable accommodation, education, employment, and training opportunities.
• Work closely with families, carers, statutory services, and voluntary organisations to deliver coordinated support.
• Assist young people in accessing welfare benefits, health services, and other appropriate support networks.
• Support young people with additional needs, including mental health, learning disabilities, immigration matters, and parenting responsibilities.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records in accordance with organisational policies and statutory requirements.
• Undertake duty responsibilities on a rota basis, responding appropriately to emergencies and urgent situations.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, and the welfare of all young people.
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, and continuous professional development activities.

Essential Requirements

• Experience working with care leavers or vulnerable young people within a statutory or voluntary setting.
• Good understanding of legislation and guidance relating to Children (Leaving Care).
• Knowledge of the challenges facing young people transitioning to independent living.
• Experience developing support plans and working collaboratively with partner agencies.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and prioritise competing demands effectively.
• Commitment to delivering person-centred support and promoting positive outcomes for young people.
• Ability to travel and work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Why Haringey?

Haringey offers a rewarding opportunity to work within a forward-thinking Young Adult Service dedicated to improving the lives of care leavers. With a strong focus on partnership working, professional development, and person-centred practice, this role provides an excellent opportunity to make a genuine impact.

Working with Ardent Social

At Ardent Social, we are committed to connecting talented professionals with rewarding opportunities across the UK. We provide a transparent, supportive, and professional recruitment experience, helping you find roles that match your skills, experience, and career aspirations.

Apply today to join the Young Adult Service in Haringey and help young people build successful, independent futures.