Leaving Care Personal Advisors

Do you have a passion for care leavers and helping young people to succeed? Do you bring skills and experience of working with young people to meet their goals and aspirations?

In this role you will:

• Support young people to develop their independent living skills and to be successfully engaged in education, training and employment.
• Undertake regular visits and work collaboratively with young people and those supporting them within the framework of their pathway plan.
• Provide young person-focused support to ensure our care leavers achieve their ambitions and realise their highest potential.
• Work as part of a supportive team to provide a high quality service to all of our young people

Our Care Leavers Service is one of the nation’s biggest and supports care experienced young adults in their transition from care to independence.

Our priority is to support and enable our care experienced young adults to realise their aspiration and ambition and have a sense of feeling cared for, cared about, and able to care for themselves. Championing their voice as corporate parents is central to all that we do and achieve with them.

Connections Count

At Birmingham Children's Trust our trust-wide practice model is Connections Count where relationships are pivotal in how we work.

• Are you committed to a systemic, strength-based, relationship and solution-focused practice model?
• Can you contextualise the needs of care leavers through a trauma informed / adverse childhood experiences lens?

We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.

This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship.

Benefits

Help us to change children and young people’s lives!

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.

Why Join Us?

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we believe our people are our greatest strength, which is why we’re committed to supporting you both professionally and personally. We offer a generous 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, alongside flexible and hybrid working to help you achieve a healthy work–life balance. Our learning and development programmes ensure you have every opportunity to grow and progress, while our occupational health and mental health support services are here to keep you well. You’ll also have access to free parking, our car scheme and an exclusive employee discount platform, helping you make the most of your rewards both in and out of work. As a Social Care organisation, we also have access to the Blue Light Card scheme.

You will experience:

• Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.
• Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.
• Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.

Our Values

We approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.

We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.

We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.

Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.

Safeguarding

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.

The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people.

We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.

Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.