Personal Advisor

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve independence and thrive in adulthood?

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Personal Advisor to join our Care Leavers service in Dorset. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of young people aged 16–25 as they transition from care to independent living.

As a Personal Advisor, you will:

• build trusting, supportive relationships with care leavers
• provide practical and emotional support to help young people develop independence skills
• develop and review Pathway Plans tailored to individual needs and aspirations
• work in partnership with internal teams and external agencies (housing, education, health, employment services)
• support young people to access education, training, employment and safe accommodation
• advocate for young people to ensure their voices are heard

We are looking for someone who:

• has experience working with young people
• understands the challenges faced by care leavers
• has strong communication and relationship-building skills
• is organised, resilient and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• is committed to achieving positive outcomes for young people

We offer a supportive and experienced team environment, regular supervision and professional development opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives and outcomes for care experienced young people in Dorset. We are motivated to empower young people and enable them to build brighter futures. 

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At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We:

• provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
• work in partnership to make a real difference
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive

You will:

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
• have access to a range of benefits and support
• receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.

Find out more about how to apply.