Personal Advisor
- Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Salary: Grade G SCP 20 - 25, Salary £31,586 - £35,235 (pay award pending)
- Location: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Magdalen House
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full Time
- Hours: 36 hours per week.
- DBS Check: Enhanced
- Closing Date: 28/07/2025 at 23:59
- Reference: CSC/25/318576
Join Our Journey – Become a Personal Advisor with Sefton Council
Sefton Council is seeking passionate and dedicated Personal Advisors to join our Children’s Social Care team within the 16–25 Service. This is a vital role supporting care-experienced young people as they transition to adulthood. You will be part of a dynamic team committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, helping them achieve positive outcomes and independence.
What we offer:
- A supportive and inclusive team environment
- Opportunities to work across a variety of settings
- Ongoing training and development to help you grow
- Flexible working arrangements
- The chance to be part of a service that truly values your contribution
What we’re looking for:
- Level 3 qualification related to working with children and young people.
- Proven ability to build trusting relationships with young people.
- Knowledge and understanding of children and young people’s development and family dynamics.
- Ability to work creatively, independently and within ethical boundaries.
If you're ready to be part of a team that’s committed to improving lives and building stronger communities, we want to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape brighter futures.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if demand is high.
Provisional Interview Date - W/C 11th August 2025
Equal Opportunities
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
