Young Persons Advisor at Suffolk County Council

Ipswich, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Dec, 25

Salary

28598.0

Posted On

20 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Safeguarding, Case Management, Organizational Skills, Mental Health Awareness, Substance Misuse Awareness, Criminality Awareness, Pathway Planning

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Suffolk County Council Address: Constantine House, 5 Constantine Road, Ipswich IP1 2DH – Hybrid Salary: £28,598 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 2 x 37 hours per week, flexible working options available Contract: Permanent We are 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 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 Your primary role will involve working with over 18-year-old unaccompanied care leavers who will need ongoing support with their Asylum application, housing, training and/or employment. You will hold case responsibility for these young adults and carry out Pathway Plans until at least their 21st birthday. You will receive regular supervision from a manager/senior social worker and work collaboratively with team members, regularly attend team meetings, be offered shadowing opportunities to broaden your understanding of UASC/care leaver protocols. To identify risk and safeguarding concerns and escalate immediately where appropriate. You will need Suitable practitioner level qualification at Level 3 or equivalent experience in relevant area of work. Excellent communication skills with a commitment to listening to young adults around challenging topics such as family loss, mental health difficulties, substance misuse and criminality. A thorough understanding of safeguarding concerns and specific risks associated with UASC and adult care leavers. Good organisation skills and competency with computer systems; paperwork and case recordings. You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (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 team with a specialism in Immigration matters. Our mission is to help vulnerable people overcome adversity and trauma. We also facilitate our client’s asylum applications in hope of gaining their legal status to remain in the UK. Everyone in the team is passionate and driven to help young people rebuild their lives after experienced atrocities abroad. Our clients arrive here unaccompanied and often without the ability to speak English. This makes them particularly vulnerable to exploitation and discrimination. Empowering Everyone We are big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We are always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We aim to include all communities we serve in our representation. To achieve this, we encourage applications from everyone. #LI-Hybrid For more information Please contact Aimee Burch she/her or Kat Sidoli she/her for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling Aimee 01473 260568/Kat 01473 265092 or emailing: aimee.burch@suffolk.gov.uk/kat.sidoli@suffolk.gov.uk How to apply Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (docx). Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application. Step 3 - How to apply Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (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. Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4. We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process. Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing: recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process. Closing date: 11.30pm, 5 October 2025. Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct. 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.

Responsibilities

The primary role involves working with over 18-year-old unaccompanied care leavers, providing support with their asylum applications, housing, training, and employment. You will hold case responsibility and carry out Pathway Plans until at least their 21st birthday.