Birmingham Children's Trust
Personal Advisor - Care Leavers Service
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Help Shape Bright Futures For Care Experienced Young People
At Birmingham Children's Trust, within the Care Leavers Service, we are looking for passionate and committed Personal Advisers to support young people as they transition from care into adulthood.
Our Personal Advisors play a vital role in helping care experienced young people build confidence and self-esteem, help to enhance on skills, develop independence and achieve their aspirations. We are seeking individuals who share our ambition to deliver the very best support and improve outcomes for young people aged 16-25.
In this role you will:
- Build positive, trusting and meaningful relationships with care experienced young people.
- Support the skills, confidence and resilience needed for independent living.
- Co-produce and review Pathway Plans that reflect the aspirations, strengths and goals of young people.
- Promote engagement in education, employment and training opportunities.
- Undertake regular visits and work collaboratively with young people and their support networks.
- Advocate for young people and help them access services that support their wellbeing, housing and independence
- Champion the voice of young people and support them to realise their full potential.
Connections Count
At Birmingham Children's Trust, relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Our practice model, Connections Count, recognises the importance of strong, enduring relationships in helping young people overcome adversity and achieve positive outcomes.
We are committed to delivering trauma-informed, strengths-based and relationship-focused practice. We understand that many care experienced young people have experienced trauma, loss and disruption, and we are looking for Personal Advisors who can work with empathy, compassion and understanding.
We are looking for people who:
- Are passionate and go the extra mile about improving outcomes for care experienced young people.
- Understand the impact of trauma and adverse childhood experiences.
- Can build authentic relationships that promote trust, safety and belonging.
- Are resilient, solution-focused and committed to strengths-based practice.
- Have excellent communication, advocacy and partnership-working skills with our stakeholders.
- Maintain high aspirations for young people and support them to achieve successful outcomes in education, employment, wellbeing, housing and independence.
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Our aim is that every care experienced young person feels cared for, cared about and supported to care for themselves. If you share our commitment to helping young people thrive and achieve their ambitions, we would love to hear from you. Join us and make a lasting difference to the lives of Birmingham's care experienced young people.
Our offer to you:
At the Trust, we value our people and are committed to supporting your professional development, wellbeing, and work-life balance. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
- Payment of your Social Work England registration fee.
- Payment of your DBS application fee, plus reimbursement of your DBS Update Service subscription.
- A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service and 35 days after 10 years’ service.
- An early finish every Friday, helping you make the most of your weekend.
- Access to our Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme, offering the opportunity to drive a brand-new car through an affordable fixed monthly payment, with no deposit or credit checks and a range of all-inclusive driving packages.
- Free on-site parking at our One Avenue Road (Aston) and Lifford House (Stirchley) offices, including free electric vehicle charging points.
- A comprehensive employee benefits package, including Occupational Health services, reward and recognition schemes, employee discounts (including the Blue Light Card), health and fitness offers, wellbeing support, and much more.
- Flexible and hybrid working, with a range of working patterns that support both the needs of the Trust and a healthy work-life balance.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, providing a generous career average pension.
- Discounted gym memberships with PureGym and Nuffield Health to support your health and wellbeing.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.
We actively deliver services that are culturally responsive to the needs of the children, parents and carers we work with to deliver equality, diversity and inclusivity in all we do.
Help us to change children and young people’s lives!
At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.
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Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.
- Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.
- Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
- Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.
Our Values
We approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.
We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.
We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.
Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.
Safeguarding
At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.
The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people.
We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.
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