Job Description

Salary

Grade 6 | 31,537 - 34,434

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full Time

Package

Temporary | Grant is funded until March 2027

Job category/type

Children Social Services, Children and Family Services

Date posted

02/10/2025

Job reference

REQ005808



You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview: How to apply Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council.




We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate

Young Persons Advisor

to join our 15+ Team within Social Care and Housing. This role is central to supporting care-experienced young people as they transition to independent adulthood. You will provide practical advice, emotional support, and advocacy to help young people navigate housing, education, employment, and health services. Working closely with social workers and other professionals, you will co-develop and review pathway plans that reflect each young person's strengths, aspirations, and needs. You will also act as a key worker for care leavers, ensuring their voices are heard and their progress is tracked, while responding flexibly to crisis situations and promoting independence at every step.



This is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of young people in Torfaen.

Team Structure:

1 Team Manager 2 Assistant Team Managers 8 Social Workers 5 Young Persons Advisors 2 Community Support Workers 1 Service Drop in Coordinator


What You'll Gain

A supportive, experienced, and committed team Opportunities to develop your assessment, planning, and intervention skills Collaborative work with young people, families, professionals and partners Monthly supervision and peer reflective sessions Access to post-qualifying training and wider learning programmes


Working Arrangements

Minimum of two days per week in office Flexible and remote working options available Use of virtual platforms for meetings and participation


Why Join Us?



We understand the demands of social care roles and 2847prioritise practitioner wellbeing. You will be part of a progressive, learning-focused service where your skills and contributions are valued.



You will be part of an established Leaving Care service supported by experienced social workers and YPAs.



This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure & Barring Service and registration to the Care Council for Wales.



For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Kate Phillips, Team Manager. Telephone Number 01633 647544 or Email Kate.phillips@torfaen.gov.uk

You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each

application will be treated equally.