Personal Advisor

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Hours:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
05/02/2025
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 26/02/2025 23:59
Employment Location:
Sand Martin House, Bittern Way | Fletton Quays | Peterborough | PE2 8TY
Salary:
£31,067 - £34,314
Vacancy ID:
106497
Closing date:
26 Feb
Further Information
Personal Advisor - Leaving Care Team

All about the Role
 
Peterborough City Council is currently looking for a committed and self-motivated person to work within the Leaving Care Service as a Personal Advisor.

A Personal Adviser (PA) works with care experienced young people to make sure they receive the care, support and entitlements they need when they leave care. The Personal Advisor will work as part of a team providing support to young people in care and those that are care experienced to support them with a positive transition into adulthood and independence.


The Team's priorities are to ensure that young people are living in suitable accommodation, have opportunities to engage in education, employment/training, and can contribute positively within the local community. You will work within the Leaving Care Team which is part of Peterborough City Council’s Corporate Parenting Service.

You will hold a case load of eligible, relevant and former relevant and qualifying young people, providing 1:1 support, and undertake the role of Personal Advisor as described in the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017.


All about You
 
  • You have experience of working with young people in a professional capacity and have an understanding of the challenges facing care experienced young people as they make the transition to independence
  • You are enthusiastic and can engage with young people in creative ways
  • You have the flexibility to work occasional unsocial hours
  • You are organised, able to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure
  • You are punctual, reliable and you work with integrity.
  • You have a full Driving Licence and are willing and able to travel to different areas.


All about our Benefits

We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme…
  • Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics scheme 
  • Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)  
  • Access to car lease scheme 
  • Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances 
  • Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings 
  • Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth 
  • Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day 
  • Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network 
  • Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards 


All about our Commitments 

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success. 

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk, we will work with you to meet your needs. 

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
 
 
Please note
This job is closed for applications.
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