Personal Advisor

Role Overview

The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is hiring a Personal Advisor for Future First, the Leaving Care Service supporting over 440 young people aged 16 to 25 who are in the care of Wandsworth Borough Council. This permanent, full-time position is based in Wandsworth, London and carries an annual salary of £38,976 to £49,365 for a 36-hour working week. The service holds an Ofsted rating of Outstanding.

In this role, you will be part of a committed and energetic team focused on helping care-experienced young people move toward stable, independent, and successful adult lives. The post is designed to support a low caseload, with a maximum of 22 young people allocated to each Personal Advisor, enabling stronger and more meaningful professional relationships.

Key Duties

Operating within the framework of the Leaving Care Act 2000 and the Social Work Act 2017, you will provide a Personal Advisor service to the young people assigned to you. While a young person is aged 16 or 17, you will work alongside their Social Worker, and once they transition into the Leaving Care Service, you will assume full case responsibility.

You will develop trusting, supportive relationships that help young people progress toward independent adulthood. The role requires a systemic and trauma-informed approach, along with active encouragement of service-user involvement and feedback. You will also be responsible for maintaining keeping-in-touch arrangements, Pathway Plans, and appropriate accommodation through regular visits and contact.

The post involves regular liaison with internal and external partner agencies, along with some duty cover under management guidance. You may also be required to contribute to group work with young people, so enthusiasm for supporting them is important.

Additional Requirements and Working Arrangements

You should be prepared to travel across the UK as needed and to work some limited evening hours depending on service user availability and duty rotas.

Recruitment Information

For an informal discussion about the vacancy, you can contact Carlyn Ferreira by email at carlyn.ferreira@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk.

Closing date: 21 June 2026

Shortlisting: week commencing 22 June 2026

Interview: week commencing 29 June 2026

The employer may close the vacancy before the stated closing date if enough suitable applications are received.

Equality, Safeguarding, and Hiring Conditions

Richmond and Wandsworth Better Service Partnership is committed to inclusive recruitment and to building a workplace that values diversity and the contribution that people from different backgrounds bring to public services. The organisation is also a Disability Confident employer and will consider reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.

The role is subject to safeguarding responsibilities and a commitment to promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Some posts may be exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and appointment may depend on a satisfactory DBS check.

Benefits

Employees are offered a range of rewards and support, including 40 days of annual leave with bank holidays included, flexible working arrangements, and a generous pension scheme.

Role Profile Summary

This opportunity is suited to someone who enjoys working with care-experienced young people, values collaborative service delivery, and wants to make a positive difference in the transition to adulthood.