Personal Advisor - Peterborough

Personal Advisor – Care Leavers 
£24 per hour (Umbrella)
Hybrid – Sand Martin House, Peterborough (minimum 2 days per week office-based, with flexibility for visits/appointments)
Full-time, ongoing contract

Pertemps are recruiting a dedicated and proactive Personal Advisor to join Peterborough’s Leaving Care Team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people as they transition into adulthood.
What you’ll be doing:

• Managing a caseload of care leavers in line with legislation, policy and departmental procedures.
• Assessing needs and providing tailored support and interventions to promote independence.
• Supporting young people to attend appointments, manage finances, and plan their accommodation and budgets.
• Building strong partnerships with families, agencies, and institutions (e.g. councils, hospitals, custodial units).
• Visiting young people at home and in the community, ensuring consistent and meaningful engagement.
• Maintaining accurate records, assessments, and reports for reviews, planning meetings, and case conferences.
• Upholding safeguarding principles and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all young people.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience supporting vulnerable young people and/or care leavers.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding practices and relevant legislation (Children Act Guidance, Planning Transitions to Adulthood for Care Leavers).
• Excellent organisational, communication, and record-keeping skills.
• Flexibility to work outside core hours when required (TOIL policy applies; weekends rarely required).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-agency team.

Why work through Pertemps?
By applying through Pertemps, you’ll benefit from:

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support
• A simple online registration process
• Attractive referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance fully managed for you
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• …and much more!

📞 To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Freya Joseph on 07471 306880 or email Freya.joseph@pprsocialcare.co.uk.