Leaving Care Personal Adviser
Posted on Jun 1, 2026 by CV-Library
Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£20 - £22 Hourly
Temporary
Role: Leaving Care Personal Adviser
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Leaving Care Personal Adviser on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their People Team department.
Main purpose of position:
To provide a leaving care statutory service to young people not currently accommodated by the Council and to work with Accommodated children as negotiated and agreed with qualified workers.
As a Leaving Care Personal Adviser, you will be responsible to:
To work with young people to undertake needs assessments and to create and review pathway plans as defined in the children (leaving care) Act 2000. This will ensure that their needs are identified and a plan put in place to meet them.
To support young people making the transition to adulthood and fulfilling their potential in relation to social and educational opportunities. To maximise the potential of the young person potential in these areas.
Effectively manage a caseload to ensure that all departmental and statutory procedures and requirements are met.
Provide services, advice and continuing support to young people moving into their supported accommodation. To give the young people every chance of success when they move into independence.Skills and Experience
Able to communicate clearly and appropriately with young people, colleagues and staff in other agencies.
Ability to maintain accurate records and co-ordinate effective support for young people
Ability to word process documents and to use and maintain spreadsheets and databases
Ability to write comprehensive reports and assessments.
Able to exercise judgement and initiative within designated areas of responsibility
Able to demonstrate an understanding of the effects of discrimination on service delivery and on the people you are working with.
Able to demonstrate an understanding of the legislation relating to Care Leavers and their entitlement to service.
Able to travel outside and within the Borough.
Willingness to work flexible hours in cases of emergencies.
DBS
Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for Disclosure and Barring Service checks to be undertaken. Therefore, it is essential in making your application you disclose whether you have any convictions, bind overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exemptions) (Amendments) Order 1986. Therefore, applications are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are 'spent' under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being take-up, any failure to disclose such convictions will results in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. The fact that a bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.
About Us
Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council.
Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years.
We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Leaving Care Personal Adviser on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their People Team department.
Main purpose of position:
To provide a leaving care statutory service to young people not currently accommodated by the Council and to work with Accommodated children as negotiated and agreed with qualified workers.
As a Leaving Care Personal Adviser, you will be responsible to:
To work with young people to undertake needs assessments and to create and review pathway plans as defined in the children (leaving care) Act 2000. This will ensure that their needs are identified and a plan put in place to meet them.
To support young people making the transition to adulthood and fulfilling their potential in relation to social and educational opportunities. To maximise the potential of the young person potential in these areas.
Effectively manage a caseload to ensure that all departmental and statutory procedures and requirements are met.
Provide services, advice and continuing support to young people moving into their supported accommodation. To give the young people every chance of success when they move into independence.Skills and Experience
Able to communicate clearly and appropriately with young people, colleagues and staff in other agencies.
Ability to maintain accurate records and co-ordinate effective support for young people
Ability to word process documents and to use and maintain spreadsheets and databases
Ability to write comprehensive reports and assessments.
Able to exercise judgement and initiative within designated areas of responsibility
Able to demonstrate an understanding of the effects of discrimination on service delivery and on the people you are working with.
Able to demonstrate an understanding of the legislation relating to Care Leavers and their entitlement to service.
Able to travel outside and within the Borough.
Willingness to work flexible hours in cases of emergencies.
DBS
Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for Disclosure and Barring Service checks to be undertaken. Therefore, it is essential in making your application you disclose whether you have any convictions, bind overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exemptions) (Amendments) Order 1986. Therefore, applications are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are 'spent' under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being take-up, any failure to disclose such convictions will results in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. The fact that a bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.
About Us
Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council.
Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years.
We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates
Reference: 225182408
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Leaving Care Personal Adviser
Posted on Jun 1, 2026 by CV-Library
Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£20 - £22 Hourly
Temporary
Role: Leaving Care Personal Adviser
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Leaving Care Personal Adviser on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their People Team department.
Main purpose of position:
To provide a leaving care statutory service to young people not currently accommodated by the Council and to work with Accommodated children as negotiated and agreed with qualified workers.
As a Leaving Care Personal Adviser, you will be responsible to:
To work with young people to undertake needs assessments and to create and review pathway plans as defined in the children (leaving care) Act 2000. This will ensure that their needs are identified and a plan put in place to meet them.
To support young people making the transition to adulthood and fulfilling their potential in relation to social and educational opportunities. To maximise the potential of the young person potential in these areas.
Effectively manage a caseload to ensure that all departmental and statutory procedures and requirements are met.
Provide services, advice and continuing support to young people moving into their supported accommodation. To give the young people every chance of success when they move into independence.Skills and Experience
Able to communicate clearly and appropriately with young people, colleagues and staff in other agencies.
Ability to maintain accurate records and co-ordinate effective support for young people
Ability to word process documents and to use and maintain spreadsheets and databases
Ability to write comprehensive reports and assessments.
Able to exercise judgement and initiative within designated areas of responsibility
Able to demonstrate an understanding of the effects of discrimination on service delivery and on the people you are working with.
Able to demonstrate an understanding of the legislation relating to Care Leavers and their entitlement to service.
Able to travel outside and within the Borough.
Willingness to work flexible hours in cases of emergencies.
DBS
Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for Disclosure and Barring Service checks to be undertaken. Therefore, it is essential in making your application you disclose whether you have any convictions, bind overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exemptions) (Amendments) Order 1986. Therefore, applications are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are 'spent' under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being take-up, any failure to disclose such convictions will results in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. The fact that a bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.
About Us
Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council.
Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years.
We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Leaving Care Personal Adviser on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their People Team department.
Main purpose of position:
To provide a leaving care statutory service to young people not currently accommodated by the Council and to work with Accommodated children as negotiated and agreed with qualified workers.
As a Leaving Care Personal Adviser, you will be responsible to:
To work with young people to undertake needs assessments and to create and review pathway plans as defined in the children (leaving care) Act 2000. This will ensure that their needs are identified and a plan put in place to meet them.
To support young people making the transition to adulthood and fulfilling their potential in relation to social and educational opportunities. To maximise the potential of the young person potential in these areas.
Effectively manage a caseload to ensure that all departmental and statutory procedures and requirements are met.
Provide services, advice and continuing support to young people moving into their supported accommodation. To give the young people every chance of success when they move into independence.Skills and Experience
Able to communicate clearly and appropriately with young people, colleagues and staff in other agencies.
Ability to maintain accurate records and co-ordinate effective support for young people
Ability to word process documents and to use and maintain spreadsheets and databases
Ability to write comprehensive reports and assessments.
Able to exercise judgement and initiative within designated areas of responsibility
Able to demonstrate an understanding of the effects of discrimination on service delivery and on the people you are working with.
Able to demonstrate an understanding of the legislation relating to Care Leavers and their entitlement to service.
Able to travel outside and within the Borough.
Willingness to work flexible hours in cases of emergencies.
DBS
Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for Disclosure and Barring Service checks to be undertaken. Therefore, it is essential in making your application you disclose whether you have any convictions, bind overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exemptions) (Amendments) Order 1986. Therefore, applications are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are 'spent' under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being take-up, any failure to disclose such convictions will results in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. The fact that a bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.
About Us
Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council.
Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years.
We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates
Reference: 225182408
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