C&YP 16+ Personal Advisor
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hereford
Hours: 37 hours
Salary: 07HC £32,071 - £36,363 per annum
Closing Date: 16/04/2026
Introduction
The Care Leavers Service within Herefordshire Council plays a vital role in supporting young people as they move from the care system into independent adulthood. The team works alongside each young person to provide practical guidance, emotional support, and clear pathways into safe housing, education, training, employment, and positive health and wellbeing. By building trusting relationships and ensuring that every care leaver has a reliable point of contact, the service helps young people feel confident, empowered, and prepared for the future.
The service is structured into three dedicated teams, each with its own focus but working closely together to offer a seamless and consistent experience. Whether it’s providing personal advisor support, coordinating practical resources, or helping young people navigate the challenges of independence, the combined work of these teams ensures every care leaver receives the right support at the right time. The aim is to give young people the best possible start to adulthood, with a strong foundation, meaningful opportunities, and a network of professionals who believe in their potential.
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The Role
We are looking for a Personal Advisor for our Leaving Care Team!
Come and join us on our Restorative Journey of Improvement to gain the best for children and families in Herefordshire.
Working within the Leaving Care Team you will be supporting 16 – 25-year-olds to help them access education, training, employment, activities, suitable accommodation and to develop skills that equip them to live their lives independently.
You hold a Level 3 (or above) qualification in a relevant childcare or child development discipline with experience of working with young people in a similar supporting role and have good understanding of issues such as mental health, substance misuse, housing legislation and support and safeguarding.
You’ll need to be confident in managing complex situation and have a high level of emotional resilience in order to respond to others trauma. A quick thinker with the ability to make decisions in times of crisis, your excellent communication skills will hold firm when verbal communication isn’t available and be flexible across a range of a wide range of audiences.
Herefordshire is on a journey, and we would like you to be part of our next chapter. This is an exciting opportunity to have a genuine impact on the local authority and help improve the lives of children and young people across our communities.
To arrange an informal discussion, or ask any questions about the role, please contact
[email protected]
About You
- Passionate about making a difference for children and families through high-quality assessments and early intervention
- Skilled in analysis, planning, and decision-making, ensuring each child’s needs are clearly understood and effectively met
- Committed to working collaboratively, inclusively, and creatively with families and partner agencies
- Resilient, reflective, and confident in managing complex situations and making sound professional judgments
- Able to thrive in a supportive, fast-paced team environment, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and improvement
We Offer
A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:
- Basic Salary of £32,061 - £36,363
- Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)
- Career progression: clear pathways to progress
- Generous Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum
- Flexible working: flexitime, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
- Payment of professional membership fees
- Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.
- Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.
Why Choose Us?
Herefordshire is a beautiful, historic county on the Welsh border, one of England’s most rural and unspoilt areas, with vibrant market towns and a strong sense of community.
Our priority is clear: to keep children safe and give them the best start in life. We do this through passionate, dedicated professionals who build strong relationships with children, families, and partners to make a lasting difference.
It’s an exciting time to join us. We’re investing in our people and our relational practice approach, working alongside our improvement partner, Leeds City Council. You’ll be supported by experienced managers, continuous professional development, and a genuine team ethos that values collaboration and care.
If you’re committed to helping children and young people thrive, come and join the journey in Herefordshire - where your work truly matters.
Herefordshire Council Plan
The Council plan sets out how we will make our contribution to achieving a better and more successful Herefordshire, please see the link below to find out more:
Herefordshire Council Plan 2024-2028
Reasonable Adjustments
Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: [email protected].
If you’re shortlisted for interview and require any reasonable adjustments, our Children & Young People Recruitment Team will be happy to support you.
Creating an inclusive workplace
We encourage our employees to feel empowered and to use their voices to help embrace diversity, promote inclusivity and shape our organisation. We have eight employee network groups, collectives of colleagues who often share identities, life experiences or cultures and offer support and community. They also play an important role in strengthening the voices of employees at Herefordshire Council. Embedded in the Council's values is a commitment to listen to people's views and needs.
For more information on our Employee Network Groups please view our dedicated recruitment website: www.spiritofherefordshire.com.
Commitments, Covenants and Statutory Obligations
The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for:
- Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme.
- Those who indicate in their application that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant.
- Those who indicate in their application that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.
We take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks.
How to apply
To apply for a position, please upload an up-to-date CV and complete the application form demonstrating your experience, skills and abilities for the role.
Be sure to include reference to the job description and person specification or role profile! If you are successfully shortlisted, the C&YP Recruitment Team will contact you via email to arrange your interview and/or assessment. They will confirm the date, time and location of your interview, so please keep an eye on your email inbox - check your spam/ junk folder too.
Good luck, we’re looking forward to meeting you!