Personal Advisor

Job Introduction

From 1 December 2025, our refreshed Pay and Reward package comes into effect, bringing a new approach to how we recognise and reward roles across the Council. This means the salary for this role will be changing. 

The pay range for this role will be £33,699 - £39,152 p.a. (pro rata for part time colleagues) from 1 December 2025.

You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on, 'More than just a job' brochure 

Come and join BCP Permanence Services for Care Experienced Young People, including our previously Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children.

We have permanent vacancy for Personal Advisor to join our team and are looking for people with a passion for supporting young people into early adulthood and beyond. The journey into the world of independence can be challenging for our Care Experienced Young People, and as their Corporate Parent we want to make sure we give them the best possible foundations. As one of our team members you’ll hold high aspirations for every young person you work with, collaborating with our multi-professional colleagues (such as Probation, Housing, Education) to get things right so our young people can flourish.

We are keen to hear from anyone with a specialist working knowledge or a strong interest in working in this area of Children’s Social Care. You might be someone who has skills and knowledge from Education, Housing, Health, the Justice system, Social Care or youth work.

Our teams hold our children and young people at the centre of everything that we do and are persistent and tenacious in our work. You will benefit from a planned and supported Induction, work using Signs of Safety as your practice model, and will receive regular supervision from your line manager. There are also some excellent training opportunities and we are keen to develop the practice knowledge and skills across our workforce.

You will be part of a welcoming and supportive team where creativity and solution focussed practice can flourish.

Your main tasks will be to: 

• Hold a caseload of young people aged 16-25 who have care experience, working alongside social workers. They may need emotional, practical, and financial support. The role will involve a lot of direct work opportunities.
• Assess need, plan co-ordinated services, review outcomes, complete accurate case records and support young people to achieve and maintain positive changes.
• Creatively work with young people and other agencies to effectively reduce risks, including risks from drug use, exploitation, offending and homelessness.
• Collaboratively work in partnership with other professionals to offer advice, support and guidance to young people; supporting them to prepare for independence.
• Cover regular duty sessions for the team.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact:
 
Service Manager Shan Searle at shan.searle@bcpcouncil.gov.uk

About BCP Council

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people.  Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline.  We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services.  By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

Our Benefits 

A Place to Thrive – Join BCP Council 

At BCP Council, we’re not just building a workforce— we’re transforming how we recognise and reward our people. 

From 1 December 2025, we’re proud to introduce a new Pay and Reward package, shaped through close collaboration with our trade union partners. This marks a significant step forward in how we recognise and reward our colleagues, reflecting our commitment to creating a modern, inclusive, and supportive workplace. 

Our enhanced offer includes fair and transparent pay, modernised terms and conditions, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract and retain talented individuals. Whether it’s flexible working, wellbeing support, or opportunities for career progression, our new approach puts people first- we’re excited to welcome new colleagues into a Council that’s evolving to meet the needs of both our workforce and our communities. 

Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at (Employee benefits | Working for BCP link to careers page) 

 Be the difference - Join an organisation that values you 

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DBS

BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.