Personal Advisor 14 plus

9 months contract (with a possibility of extension) with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council is seeking a Personal Advisor (14+) to provide short\-term maternity cover within Community Services.

• The role supports young people aged 14+ who are looked after, preparing to leave care or have left care, helping them transition successfully into adulthood.

• The postholder will deliver advice, guidance and practical support, acting as a key point of contact and advocate for young people.

• This is a full\-time agency role (37 hours per week), inside IR35, requiring flexible and mobile working.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Act as Personal Advisor for young people aged 14+, working alongside social workers and partner agencies.

• Complete, review and update Pathway Plans, ensuring they are person\-centred, outcomes\-focused and reviewed at least every six months post\-18.

• Support young people to live in suitable accommodation and reduce the risk of homelessness or social isolation.

• Assess and support young people’s education, training and employment (ETE) aspirations and progress.

• Provide advice and practical support on independent living skills, budgeting and maximising income.

• Assess financial needs and arrange payments in line with Rhondda Cynon Taf 14+ policies and procedures.

• Distribute emergency, miscellaneous, birthday and festivity allowances in accordance with local policy.

• Maintain regular contact with young people and agree appropriate levels of engagement and support.

• Advocate on behalf of young people and ensure their views influence planning and service delivery.

• Maintain accurate statutory and administrative records using council IT systems.

• Work in accordance with Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 and Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000.

• Develop and maintain effective links with accommodation providers, voluntary organisations and partner agencies.

Skills/Experience:

• Experience working with looked after children, care leavers or vulnerable young people aged 14+.

• Strong understanding of leaving care legislation and guidance, including pathway planning.

• Ability to assess needs and agree outcomes across housing, education, employment, training, health and finances.

• Excellent communication, advocacy and relationship\-building skills.

• Experience delivering practical, needs\-led support in a sensitive and person\-centred way.

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a caseload.

• Confident using IT systems to maintain accurate records.

• Willingness to work flexibly and in a mobile service.

• Enhanced DBS (Children and Adults) required.

Additional Information:

• Enhanced DBS (Children and Adults) required.

• Client: Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council.

• Hours: 37 per week (08:30–17:00).

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