Young Persons Advisor

Halton Borough Council is looking for a dedicated and compassionate temporary Personal Advisor to join our Care Leavers Team. As a Personal Advisor, you will play a vital role in supporting care-experienced young people as they transition into adulthood. Working within the framework of the Children Act 1989, Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000, and Children and Social Work Act 2017, you will provide practical, emotional, and professional support to ensure young people can access the opportunities, services, and guidance they need to thrive.About the RoleYou will build positive, trusting relationships with care leavers, supporting them to develop the confidence and life skills needed for independent living. Working collaboratively with partner agencies, you will help implement Pathway Plans, undertake assessments, and coordinate services that promote positive outcomes in education, employment, housing, health, and wellbeing.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide an efficient, best-value service aligned with Halton Borough Council''s policies, procedures, and child care and pathway plans.Support care leavers in developing practical independent living skills, including budgeting, housing, education, employment, and accessing community services.Deliver targeted interventions identified through Pathway Plans and associated assessments, ensuring young people receive the support they are entitled to up to the age of 25 where applicable.Build and maintain positive, professional relationships that ..... full job details .....