Job Description

Personal Advisor – Leaving Care Team

£22.62 per hour (Umbrella) (£17.85 PAYE an hour)

Southampton

Initial 3-month contract

37 hours per week

Hybrid working (minimum 2 days per week in office)

Travel required across region to support young people

About the Role

Southampton City Council is seeking an experienced Personal Advisor to join its established Leaving Care service on a short-term contract.

This is a vital frontline role supporting care leavers aged 18–25, helping them successfully transition into independent adulthood. You will play a key role in improving life chances by providing practical, emotional, and aspirational support tailored to individual needs.

You will hold a caseload of young people and work closely with them, their networks, and partner agencies to ensure consistent and effective support.

Key Responsibilities

Case-hold a cohort of care leavers aged 18–25

Develop, review and implement Pathway Plans

Support young people with housing, education, employment and training (ETE)

Promote independence through life skills development

Work collaboratively with multi-agency professionals and support networks

Participate in a duty rota to respond to urgent or emergency needs

Provide consistent, relationship-based support to vulnerable young adults

Ensure accurate recording and compliance with statutory requirementsAbout You

The successful candidate will have:

Experience working with care leavers, looked after children or young people

Strong background in case management or key working roles

Knowledge of leaving care legislation and Pathway Planning

Ability to build trusting, supportive relationships with young people

Experience working within a multi-agency environment

Strong communication, organisation and time management skills

Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload

A commitment to supporting young people into independenceAdditional Information

Hybrid working with expectation of office attendance (minimum 2 days per week)

Travel across the region required to meet young people

Supportive team environment with supervision and peer support

Opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on young people’s livesTo apply or find out more, please send your CV and availability