Role Summary & Benefits

Ballard House

37 hours per week

Permanent

Grade F (£33,699 to £36,363) per annum

Key Responsibilities

Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.

About the role

Plymouth Care Leavers Service are seeking three new Personal Advisers (PA’s) to support care experienced young people aged between 16 and 25. Our PA’s build positive relationships with young people to assist them in their approach to leaving care and following their 18th birthday and support them to make a successful transition to independent adulthood.

PA’s are the responsible case holder for care experienced young people, working in the community directly with them. Our PA’s support young people to manage good health, build opportunities for education, training and employment, support them to appropriate accommodation, managing their money and support positive relationships with family and friends. PA’s ensure positive Pathway Planning and regular reviews of Plans with young people. This includes liaising with statutory and voluntary agencies and individuals who are involved in the provision of services.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualification - NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of the legal and policy context for care experienced young people.
• 2 years’ experience working with young people within the Social Care sector.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and partnership skills.

We are a flexible employer and provide a variety of working arrangements tailored to the needs of each role

Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.

As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.

This position will be recruited to in accordance with Safer Recruitment procedures and Warner requirements. Disclosure & Barring Service Checks are a requirement for this post.

The Disclosure & Barring Service Check requirement for this post is: Enhanced  Check + DBS Children’s & Adult’s Barred List.

If you are interested in finding out more details, please contact our Service Manager, Jane Baines (jane.baines@plymouth.gov.uk) who can arrange an informal discussion or assist you with any queries you may have.

Closing date:- Tuesday 14 October 2025