Personal Advisor plus

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 04/02/2026

Work Experience 1-3 years

Social / NGO / Health & Care

City Tonypandy

Province Rhondda, Cynon, Taff (Rhondda, Cynon,Taf)

Postal Code CF40

9 months contract (with a possibility of extension) with a Local Authority

• Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council is seeking a Personal Advisor (14+) to provide short-term maternity cover within Community Services.
• The role supports young people aged 14+ who are looked after, preparing to leave care or have left care, helping them transition successfully into adulthood.
• The postholder will deliver advice, guidance and practical support, acting as a key point of contact and advocate for young people.
• This is a full-time agency role (37 hours per week), inside IR35, requiring flexible and mobile working.

• Act as Personal Advisor for young people aged 14+, working alongside social workers and partner agencies.
• Complete, review and update Pathway Plans, ensuring they are person-centred, outcomes-focused and reviewed at least every six months post-18.
• Support young people to live in suitable accommodation and reduce the risk of homelessness or social isolation.
• Assess and support young people’s education, training and employment (ETE) aspirations and progress.
• Provide advice and practical support on independent living skills, budgeting and maximising income.
• Assess financial needs and arrange payments in line with Rhondda Cynon Taf 14+ policies and procedures.
• Distribute emergency, miscellaneous, birthday and festivity allowances in accordance with local policy.
• Maintain regular contact with young people and agree appropriate levels of engagement and support.
• Advocate on behalf of young people and ensure their views influence planning and service delivery.
• Maintain accurate statutory and administrative records using council IT systems.
• Work in accordance with Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 and Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000.
• Develop and maintain effective links with accommodation providers, voluntary organisations and partner agencies.

• Experience working with looked after children, care leavers or vulnerable young people aged 14+.
• Strong understanding of leaving care legislation and guidance, including pathway planning.
• Ability to assess needs and agree outcomes across housing, education, employment, training, health and finances.
• Excellent communication, advocacy and relationship-building skills.
• Experience delivering practical, needs-led support in a sensitive and person-centred way.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a caseload.
• Confident using IT systems to maintain accurate records.
• Willingness to work flexibly and in a mobile service.
• Enhanced DBS (Children and Adults) required.

• Enhanced DBS (Children and Adults) required.
• Client:
  Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council.