Personal Advisor – Leaving Care Manchester City Council | Children’s & Education Services
Grade 6 | Full-Time
Manchester City Council is seeking a passionate, resilient, and values-driven Personal Advisor to join its Leaving Care Service, supporting young people aged 16–25 as they transition into independent adulthood.
This is a rewarding frontline role where you will make a genuine, lasting difference to the lives of care-experienced young people across Manchester.
? About the Service The Leaving Care Service provides a statutory offer to young people who are, or have been, looked after by Manchester City Council. The service is committed to ensuring young people:
Are prepared and supported to live independently
Access education, employment and training
Experience stability, safety and security
Receive improved health and wellbeing support
Achieve financial confidence and independence
As a Personal Advisor, you will be central to helping young people build safe, positive, and fulfilling futures.
? The Role Reporting to a Team Manager/Leader, you will manage a caseload of care-experienced young people, building trusted relationships and delivering high-quality, outcome-focused support in line with statutory duties.
You will embody the Our Manchester behaviours, working collaboratively with partners while advocating for young people’s rights, voices, and aspirations.
? Key Responsibilities
Manage a caseload and maintain accurate, timely statutory records
Complete Pathway Plan Assessments, reviews and ongoing assessments
Support young people post-21 who wish to return to education or training
Ensure young people’s views and wishes are central to planning and decision-making
Provide practical, flexible support to promote successful transitions to adulthood
Coordinate services and encourage engagement with statutory and voluntary agencies
Identify, supervise and monitor packages of support in the community
Support young people with financial entitlements and budgeting skills
Assist young people to access and sustain appropriate accommodation
Work in partnership to deliver holistic, joined-up support
Promote independence while identifying and reducing risk and vulnerability
? Who We’re Looking For You will be someone who is:
Passionate about supporting care-experienced young people
Skilled at building strong, professional relationships
Confident working in complex, sometimes challenging situations
Organised, reflective, and committed to continuous improvement
Values-led, inclusive, and aligned with the Our Manchester behaviours
? Skills & Experience
Strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skills
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Confident with IT systems, recording and reporting
Experience working with vulnerable young people or similar client groups
Sound understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
? Essential Requirements
Willingness to apply for and consent to an enhanced DBS
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle daily
Strong understanding of relevant legislation including:
Children Act 1989 & 2004
Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000
Children and Families Act 2014
Working Together 2014
Safeguarding, Domestic Abuse awareness
Ability to work flexibly between 08:00 – 20:00, Monday to Friday
? Equality & Inclusion Manchester City Council is committed to equality and inclusion. Where the role holder is disabled, every effort will be made to provide reasonable adjustments, aids, or job redesign where required.
? How to Apply To apply or request further information, please contact:
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? Referral Bonus Know someone perfect for this role?
If you refer a candidate who is successfully placed, you could receive £250
