Personal Advisor – Cheshire East

Personal Advisor – Cheshire East Council
£20.28 per hour | Full-time | Ongoing Contract

Pertemps are currently recruiting for a dedicated Personal Advisor to join Cheshire East Council, supporting young people preparing to leave the care of the local authority.

Job Purpose: As a Personal Advisor, you will act as a corporate parent, ensuring care leavers are supported to achieve their full potential. You will provide high-quality assessments, targeted support, advice and guidance to help young people develop the skills they need to live independently and thrive in all aspects of their lives. This is a targeted, outcome-focused role, working with young people who are legally defined as care leavers and entitled to this provision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people as they transition to independence.
• Deliver ongoing advice and guidance across education, training, housing, health, employment and life skills.
• Enhance young people’s capacity to achieve their goals and live successfully as independent adults.
• Work collaboratively with social workers, partner agencies and other professionals to ensure holistic support.
• Provide detailed assessments and contribute to pathway planning, reviews and monitoring outcomes.

Requirements:

• Experience of working with young people, ideally within a leaving care, social care, or youth support setting.
• Strong communication and engagement skills, with the ability to motivate and empower.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, care leavers’ entitlements and legislation around looked after children.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and work independently.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle desirable.

What’s on Offer:

• £20.28 per hour
• Full-time, 37 hours per week
• Ongoing temporary contract
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people’s lives

📩 Apply today or contact Freya at freya.joseph@pprsocialcare.co.uk for more information.