Young Persons Advisor at Suffolk County Council

Ipswich, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

28598.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Listening, Safeguarding, Risk Assessment, Organisational Skills, Computer Systems Proficiency, Case Recording, Asylum Application Support, Housing Assistance, Training Support, Employment Support, Pathway Planning, Supervision, Team Collaboration

Industry

Government Administration

Description

* Suffolk County Council * Address: Constantine House, Ipswich IP1 2DH - Hybrid * Salary: £28,598 per annum (pro rata for part time) * Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available * Contract: Permanent We’re passionate about improving the future for our customers, our communities and the environment. If you are too, join us as a Young Persons Advisor in our Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) team part of the Leaving Care and UASC service and make a huge and meaningful impact. Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving. Our opportunities and support will enable you to make a difference and leave a positive, lasting legacy. Reimagine the possibilities. Your role and responsibilities In this role, you will support unaccompanied care leavers aged 18 and over who require ongoing assistance with their asylum application, housing, training and/or employment. You will hold case responsibility for these young adults, completing and reviewing Pathway Plans up to at least their 21st birthday. You will receive regular supervision from a manager or senior social worker and work collaboratively within a supportive team environment. You will also attend team meetings and be offered shadowing opportunities to further develop your knowledge of UASC and care leaver protocols. You will need * A suitable practitioner-level qualification at Level 3 or equivalent experience within a relevant area of work. * Excellent communication skills and a commitment to listening to young adults, including when discussing sensitive issues such as family loss, mental health, substance misuse or criminality. * A strong understanding of safeguarding and the specific risks faced by UASC and adult care leavers. * Good organisational skills and confidence using computer systems, maintaining paperwork, and producing accurate case recordings. You can view a full list of requirements in the  Job and Person Profile (docx). [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/SCC/22600-Young-Persons-Advisor.docx] If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. The team We are a specialist team dedicated to supporting asylum‑seeking and refugee young people. Our mission is to help vulnerable individuals overcome adversity and trauma, providing the guidance and stability they need as they navigate complex challenges. We also support our clients through their asylum applications, helping them work toward achieving legal status to remain in the UK. Everyone in the team is passionate about empowering young people to rebuild their lives after experiencing significant hardship and, in many cases, severe trauma overseas. Many of our clients arrive unaccompanied and may not speak English, leaving them particularly vulnerable to exploitation and discrimination. Our work focuses on ensuring they feel safe, supported and able to move forward with confidence. Empowering Everyone We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report. [https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-aims-and-transformation-programmes/the-councils-equality-and-inclusion-commitment-to-you] For more information Please contact Aimee Burch for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling 01473 260568 or emailing aimee.burch@suffolk.gov.uk [aimee.burch@suffolk.gov.uk]. Alternatively, please contact Kat Sidoli (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling 01473 265092 or emailing kat.sidoli@suffolk.gov.uk [kat.sidoli@suffolk.gov.uk] How to apply Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx). [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/SCC/22600-Young-Persons-Advisor.docx] Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application. Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP. * You should use the Supporting Statement template [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/SCC/Other-Docs/SupportingStatementTemplate.docx]. * Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4. Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. For guidance on completing your application, please see our How to Apply page. [https://www.suffolkjobsdirect.org/#en/sites/CX_3001/pages/657088] We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences, so we encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the process. You can also read our Using AI in Your Application and Interview guidance [https://www.suffolkjobsdirect.org/#en/sites/CX_3001/pages/764097] to understand acceptable and unacceptable use of AI. If AI is used inappropriately, your application may not be progressed. Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply? If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs, you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk [recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk] or 03456 014412. You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages [https://www.suffolkjobsdirect.org/#en/sites/CX_3001/pages/757078]. If you're invited to the next stage, you’ll have another chance to request adjustments. Closing date: 11.30pm, 6 April 2026. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.  #LI-Hybrid As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities. In return, you’ll enjoy: * up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days * membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) * travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits * performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase * training and encouragement to expand your knowledge * a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation * diverse and active staff networks * flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day Plus lots more! If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk) [https://careers.suffolk.gov.uk/].

Responsibilities

The advisor will support unaccompanied care leavers aged 18 and over with ongoing needs related to asylum applications, housing, training, and employment. This includes holding case responsibility and completing/reviewing Pathway Plans up to at least their 21st birthday.