Personal Advisor - Supporting Your Future Team

About Portsmouth City Council

Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.

We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours.

We are looking for someone to join our Supporting Your Future team as a Personal Advisor working with care-experienced young people aged 16–25 to help them transition to independence.You will provide practical and emotional support, assist with education, employment, training, benefits, and tenancy, and empower young people to achieve their life goals.

This is a permanent, full time role working 37 hours per week and will be based at the Civic Offices, Portsmouth.

About the Service

The Supporting Your Future team works with Care Experienced Young People aged 16 - 25 to support them through to independence or reunification to their families.This is an exciting and privileged opportunity to support children and young people in their journey to independence and help them to build a positive future for themselves.

The Role

As a Personal Advisor, you’ll work with care-experienced young people aged 16–25, supporting them through their journey to independence.

Your role will involve:

Helping young people develop independent living skills and emotional resilience.

Supporting access to education, employment, and training opportunities.

Assisting with benefit claims and tenancy arrangements.

Providing practical and emotional support tailored to individual needs.

Working alongside social workers until young people turn 18, then guiding them through adulthood.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll make a real difference in shaping positive futures.

What We Offer our Personal Advisors :

Two-week induction and ongoing training

Excellent administrative support

Manageable caseload

Regular supervision and career development opportunities

A supportive, nurturing environment

The ideal candidate

We are looking for someone who:

Is passionate about working with young people and achieving the best outcomes.

Builds strong, positive relationships with young people, families, and professionals.

Is approachable, flexible, and resilient under pressure.

Can assess needs, manage risks, and balance safeguarding responsibilities.

Has excellent communication, literacy, and IT skills.

Is reflective and committed to continuous learning.

Holds a degree or evidence of post-18 training (preferred).

Has a full UK driving licence (essential).

Please ensure that you download read the full job profile attached for the details and expectations of this role, paying particular attention the section 'Who is the person' as you will need to refer to this when completing your Personal statement.

Hybrid working arrangements

Flexible working to include days at office for duty, team meetings etc. in line with current PCC policy. Post holder may need to occasionally work after 5pm, travel outside of Portsmouth and stay away overnight.

Informal Enquiries

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Sarah Read - sarah.read2@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Interview details

Interviews will take place on 26th February 2026

Our Recruitment process

We anonymise applications during application & shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.

As part of your application, we ask that you complete a personal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the'Who is the Person'points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful.

You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it

We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616 800.

Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council

Safeguarding Roles

Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) at Standard/Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Please read the relevant DBS privacy notice before submitting any information.

You will need to explain any gaps in your career history within the last 5 years - this is essential for all safeguarding roles.