Job Description

Reference
HUL/25/0366

Full Time Equivalent Salary (based on a 37 hour working week)

31586 - 37938


Occupational group
Care/Social Work - Children's
Job term
Full Time
Appointment type
Permanent
Hours
37
Division
Children and Family Services - Directorate
Closing Date
13 July 2025
Proposed Shortlisting Date
14 July 2025
Proposed Interview Date
28 July 2025
Place of work
Kenworthy House, Hull HU1 3DT
For an informal discussion please contact
Ann Townsend
Contact telephone
: 01482 613 907

An opportunity has arisen for full time Personal Advisor's which will be appointed to at Grade 7/8

Applicants must have either;

For a grade 7 - you will require previous experience working in a Leaving care team setting for example as a PA and there would be an expectation that you would need to go through a progression criteria For the grade 8 - you require a level 5 professional qualification in a subject and experience related to working with children, young people and families. (for example, Youth and Community work, Social work, Housing related support work)

We require someone who is highly motivated to work as part of an integrated service with children, young people and vulnerable adults who are eligible for services under The Children Act 1989 and corporate parenting strategy. Candidates will also be required to have an understanding of a Personal Advisor's role, they will also take on responsibilities and duties that require working with complex and challenging issues and risks



The main responsibility will be to plan, co-ordinate and deliver an effective range of social and youth work inclusion services for children/young people. It is essential candidates work as part of a team and have effective communication, IT and interpersonal skills.



It is desirable that the successful applicant has knowledge of a range of statutory functions in relation to other key guidance and legislation such as the Leaving Care Act 2000 and the Homelessness Act 2002.



You will require knowledge of the range of agencies/services working with vulnerable and the socially excluded young people, with a commitment to high quality services that place young people at the heart of delivery which is essential to this post.



For an informal discussion about the post please contact; Anne Townsend - Group manager, anne.townsend@hullcc.gov.uk or Lisa Hunter - Team Manager lisa.hunter@hullcc.gov.uk Tel number 01482 615 650.



Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.



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Please ensure that you complete and submit your application by midnight on the closing date.



We are committed to increasing the diversity, equity, and inclusion within our workforce to represent the people we serve and build an environment in which everyone can feel like they belong. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.



We adopt a 'name blind' approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.



We reserve the right to amend the dates associated with this advert, which may include closing the advert early where required.



The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.


Any offer of employment to the above post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced & Childrens Barring List Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.