Bexley Leaving care team is part of Bexley Looked After
Children and Permanence Service. The leaving care team works with young people
aged 18-25 who were previously in care. Following ongoing assessments, the team
provides information, advice, guidance, and support to enable young people to
make a successful transition into adulthood.
The London Borough of Bexley is looking for a committed and
self-motivated person to provide support and advice to care-experienced young people
aged 18-25 as they make the transition from care to independence.
You will work within the Leaving Care team which is part of
Bexley’s Looked After Children and Permanence Service. You will hold a case
load of care-experienced young people providing 1:1 support and undertake the
role of Personal Advisor as described in the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000
and the new Children and Social Work Act 2017. This includes reviewing and
updating the Pathways Plan.
The job is based in the Council’s Civic Offices, Bexleyheath
but will involve meetings in other settings.
Candidate Profile
You will have at least one year experience as a Personal Adviser
working with young people in a professional capacity, along with an understanding
of the challenges faced by care-experienced young people as they transition to
independence. You will also demonstrate enthusiasm and creativity in
engaging with young people.
For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for
this role please refer to the Person Specification within the attached Job
Description.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of
an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service
(DBS)
Application closing date 16/06/2026