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Personal Advisor Role We are collaborating with a Local Authority in their search for a Personal Advisor to provide support to their Care Leavers Team in Shropshire! We are seeking inspired and innovative individuals who can empower care leavers, building on their strengths and assisting them in achieving personal growth and success. As a Personal Advisor, you will: Support care leavers in their transition to adulthood, helping them build independence, confidence, and stability. Empower young people to identify their strengths, set personal goals, and achieve positive life outcomes. Enhance services provided to supported families and contribute to improved outcomes for children and young people. Build meaningful, trusting relationships with care leavers and professionals across education, housing, and health. Promote a restorative and relationship-based approach to practice throughout the service. Work within a supportive environment that values collaboration, reflective practice, and professional development. Benefit from manageable caseloads, regular supervision, and strong management support. What We're Looking For Individuals with experience supporting young people, ideally within care or leaving care services. A creative and compassionate approach, with a genuine commitment to helping young people succeed. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. About Spencer Clarke Group: At Spencer Clarke Group, we take pride in connecting you with exceptional career opportunities. Our experienced consultants possess in-depth market knowledge and offer expert career guidance throughout your journey. Benefits of joining us include: Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent job opportunities. Free DBS checks. Post-placement aftercare. Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals. Additionally, we offer a leading referral scheme, where you can earn up to 250. If you know someone who may be interested in an exciting career opportunity, encourage them to email their CV to _Sophie Payne _at , ensuring they include your details as well.

Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers is pleased to present an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor to join a growing and people-focused HR team at a well-regarded regional law firm in Honiton. This is a varied and impactful role offering genuine scope to shape the firm's HR offering within a supportive and collegiate environment. About the Client Our client is a long-standing regional law firm serving businesses and individuals across Devon and Somerset. With a genuine commitment to their people's growth and a firm-wide culture built on collaboration and professional development, this is a practice where careers are nurtured and progression is actively encouraged. About the Role Working closely with the Head of HR, you will provide an efficient, responsive and high-quality HR advisory service to partners, heads of department, managers and employees across the firm. This is a full-time, office-based role that plays a central part in aligning the firm's people strategy with its long-term objectives. HR Manager Responsibilities Overseeing the full employee lifecycle including onboarding, talent acquisition and performance management Providing expert HR advice to managers on employee relations, grievances and conflict resolution Developing, reviewing and implementing HR policies in compliance with current UK employment legislation Championing the firm's culture and driving employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives Managing compensation, benefits and reward strategies Attending meetings and taking minutes Managing internal communications regarding starters and leavers HR Manager Requirements At least two years' experience in an HR advisory role CIPD qualified to Level 5 or above Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and multitask effectively Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels of an organisation Strong problem-solving skills and a confident, self-starting approach Strong attention to detail with a commitment to confidentiality Desirable Experience in a law firm or professional services environment Benefits Competitive salary dependent on experience 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Birthday leave Option to buy and sell holiday Discounted legal services Good work-life balance The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will be a commercially minded and personable HR professional with a genuine passion for people operations and a desire to make a meaningful contribution to a growing firm. You'll bring strong employment law knowledge, excellent interpersonal skills, and the confidence to advise at all levels with clarity and professionalism. For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers.

HR Advisor Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire (NN16) Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday A well-established organisation based in Kettering is looking to recruit an experienced HR Advisor to join its friendly and supportive HR team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HR professional who enjoys working in a varied role and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Reporting to the HR Director, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the business across a wide range of HR activities. This position requires excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, the ability to manage confidential information, and confidence in handling multiple priorities. The Role Responsibilities will include: Supporting the end-to-end recruitment process, including preparing job adverts, liaising with recruitment agencies and candidates, shortlisting applications, arranging interviews and assessments, and issuing employment documentation. Preparing and maintaining HR documentation in a timely and accurate manner. Managing HR administration for new starters, leavers, employee changes and benefits. Coordinating onboarding and induction programmes for new employees. Managing absence administration in line with company policy using the Bradford Factor. Supporting the coordination of internal and external training and development activities. Maintaining accurate employee records using the HR and payroll system (Cascade). Managing the time and attendance system (Tensor). Assisting the HR Director with HR projects and wider people initiatives. Providing support with organisational change processes, including redundancies and TUPE where required. The Ideal Candidate The successful applicant will have: A CIPD qualification. Previous experience working within a small HR team. Experience using an integrated HR and payroll system. Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail. The ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing business priorities. Experience of Cascade HR and Payroll and Tensor Time & Attendance systems would be advantageous. What's on Offer? The successful candidate will receive: Salary up to £30,000 per annum. 25-28 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service. Flexible working hours. Group personal pension scheme. Life assurance. Income protection. Free on-site parking. A varied HR role within a supportive team environment offering excellent opportunities to broaden HR experience. This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional looking to further develop their career within a collaborative organisation where they can make a genuine impact. INDKTT

Care leaver - Refugee Team Pay: 23.00 per hour (umbrella) Job description: Hampshire County Council are recruiting a Care Leaver - Personal Advisor Rate - 23 per hour Contract: Initial 3 months with potential extension Hampshire County Council's Care Leavers' teams are committed to improving outcomes for young people when they leave our care. As corporate parents, we want our young people to grow into confident adults and support them in making the transition into adulthood and independent living; we know that success will look different for everyone. Working with young people aged 16-25 in their transition to adulthood and independent living, you will have considerable experience of working with young people, and of liaison with other agencies in putting together support plans. You will demonstrate the ability to build relationships with young people, face difficult issues and deal with them sensitively, and to be a team player. Please note that travel is required as part of your role, as you will need to visit our young people at their home address to ensure they are managing with their transition into adulthood and independent living. . Role Responsibilities: Work with Care Leavers (18+). Additional Personal Adviser support for 16-18 year olds. Assessment of needs and Pathway Plans for care leavers. Supporting young people with specific issues, signposting to specific agencies, as required. Contribute to the prioritising of areas of work. Supporting Team Manager and Senior Practitioner to develop and deliver the service plan. Working as part of a team and utilising resources to ensure that an effective and efficient service is provided to care leavers and their communities within the team area. Working in partnership with other agencies and across departments and liaising with parents and carers to support care leavers. Delivering services that accommodate diversity and reflect best practice in equalities. Complying with appropriate policies, codes of practice and legislation, ensuring safety of self and others. Visiting care leavers and maintaining contact with them, as per their needs. Ensuring that care leavers have been advised of their rights as per the local offer. You will need: Experience of working with young people. Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating work with young people. Experience of successfully co-operating and liaising with other agencies. Housing knowledge preferable. We will provide you with: Annual leave of 25 days per annum A hybrid tablet device, so you can work more effectively and flexibly. Access to permanent vacancies as they are released. Flexible working options to fit around today's lifestyle 23 per hour (umbrella rate) 37 hours a week Must be able to drive and have business insurance About Us Connect2Hampshire is a managed service agency owned by Hampshire County Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders. Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

4Recruitment Services are seeking to recruit a Personal Advisor (Leaving Care Services) for our client based in Liverpool. THE ROLE: To contribute to the operational delivery of an effective Children s Social Care Service as part of a team responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people who will be leaving or have left care provision, continuously improving outcomes. To be responsible for support provision for allocated cases, in accordance with national and departmental procedures and guidance. To contribute to managing the reputation of the service and the Council, complying with national and service procedures and guidance. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Provide advice and practical support to care leavers, including information and advice to enhance financial capability, accommodation options, education, training and employment, leisure and sporting and cultural opportunities to enable care leavers to enjoy and participate in community life. Participate in the assessment, preparation, monitoring and review of Pathway Plans, ensuring a person-centred focus and empowering young people and their families. Promote and facilitate contact for young people with their birth family members, providing supervision and assessment as required. Co-ordinate the provision of services and take reasonable steps so that care leavers make use of services. Maintain information about care leavers progress and well-being through a range of methods including direct contact. Assist young people to maintain positive health and well-being as well as targeted advice and support to access specialist health services. Support young people to develop their confidence and decision-making capacity. Identify and assess levels of risk and need and take responsibility for reporting risk through the line management structure. Identify and report safeguarding issues in line with legislation and local procedures. Work co-operatively with colleagues and provide expertise/consultative service relating to young people s experiences in care and after they leave care. Work in partnership within the Council and across agency boundaries including statutory, voluntary and local community and faith groups. Attend and represent the department at a range of meetings including reviews and case conference meetings. Be responsible, as specified in Departmental Guidance, for accurate, timely and up to date data entry on all cases including: data entry on ICS and any other electronic tools or database data required for specific PIs/targets Ensure that client information data is lawfully gathered, accurate, up to date and only divulged in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and the local government common law duty of confidentiality. Failure to apply these duties can lead to the individual or the Department facing court proceedings. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: Substantial experience of working and engaging with young people. Experience of working with a variety of different agencies and social care professionals and working in a multi-racial/multi-cultural community. Experience of dealing effectively with sensitive and confidential matters, pressure and conflict. Ability to formulate plans for intervention and service provision for young people. The role holder must hold a full driving license and have access to a vehicle on a daily basis. Enhanced DBS check Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer. To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact our Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

HR Advisor Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Positioned: 100% onsite based HR Advisor - Join a Growing HR Team We are recruiting for an experienced HR Advisor to join a busy and supportive HR team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and delivering a high-quality HR service across the employee lifecycle. Reporting to the senior HR leadership team, you will provide both operational and administrative HR support, helping to ensure the smooth delivery of HR processes while contributing to a range of people-focused initiatives and projects. Key Responsibilities Support the end-to-end recruitment process, including advertising vacancies, liaising with candidates and agencies, shortlisting applications, arranging interviews and issuing employment documentation. Assist with the preparation and management of HR documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Manage key employee lifecycle processes, including new starters, leavers, contractual changes and employee benefits administration. Coordinate onboarding and induction programmes for new employees. Monitor and manage absence records in line with company policies and procedures. Provide administrative and organisational support for training and development activities. Maintain accurate employee records within HR and payroll systems. Support the management of time and attendance records. Assist with HR projects and organisational change initiatives. Provide support on employee relations matters including restructures, redundancies and TUPE processes where required. About You Essential Requirements CIPD qualified or working towards a CIPD qualification. Previous experience in an HR Advisor or equivalent HR generalist role. Experience working within a small HR team. Knowledge of HR systems and employee data management. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. Benefits 25-28 days annual leave (increasing with service) Company pension scheme Life assurance Income protection cover Flexible working arrangements Free on-site parking Ongoing training and development opportunities Interested? If you are a motivated HR professional looking to develop your career within a supportive and people-focused organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Locum Children's Social Worker - 16+ Children & Families TeamSwansea CouncilSwansea Council are seeking an experienced Children's Social Worker to join the 16+ Team on a locum basis. This is an exciting opportunity to support young people as they transition to independence, ensuring they are safeguarded, supported and empowered to achieve their potential.As an experienced social worker in the 16+ Team you will: Work with children and young people (aged 16+) to assess needs, provide support and develop care and pathway plans. Support care leavers in making positive life choices and accessing housing, education, employment and health services. Carry out statutory assessments, risk assessments and reviews in line with legislation and Swansea Council's policies. Work in partnership with Personal Advisors, Youth Homelessness Services and other multi-agency professionals. Promote independence, resilience, and safeguarding whilst respecting young people's rights and individuality. Swansea are looking for social workers who can bring commitment, compassion and professional expertise to the role. You must have: A recognised social work qualification and current Social Care Wales registration. Experience working with children, young people and families - ideally including adolescents and/or care leavers. A sound knowledge of child protection, safeguarding and relevant legislation. Strong assessment, planning and report-writing skills. The ability to work independently, manage risk and build positive relationships with young people. Why Join Swansea Council? Competitive hourly pay: £30.50 - £38.43 Flexible locum contract with potential for extension. Supportive team environment with regular supervision. Opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of care leavers in Swansea. Please give me a ring on or send me an email to .uk to discuss this vacancy in more detail. I look forward to hearing from you!

Personal Advisor - Care Leavers (Hybrid) Location: Sand Martin House, Peterborough (Hybrid - minimum 2 days in office) Contract Type: Initialy 3 months - 37 hours per week Salary: £24 per hour UMBAre you passionate about supporting young people as they transition to independent adulthood? We are looking for a dedicated Personal Advisor (PA) to join our team, working with care leavers to help them achieve positive outcomes and build brighter futures. About the Role As a Personal Advisor, you will work with young people aged 16 and above who are leaving care, helping them navigate the challenges of adulthood, from housing and finances to education, employment and emotional wellbeing. This is a hybrid role based at Sand Martin House in Peterborough , with a minimum of two days a week in the office . Due to the nature of the role, additional in-person working will be required to visit young people, support them in attending appointments , and work collaboratively with local partners.We operate a flexible working policy , including the ability to accrue TOIL (Time Off in Lieu) for working outside of standard hours when required - though this generally does not include weekends . Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of individual care leavers in line with departmental policies, procedures and legislation. Work in partnership with other professionals and agencies to assess, plan and implement support for care leavers and their families. Attend and contribute to reviews, planning meetings and other forums in a variety of settings (e.g. district councils, hospitals, custodial units). Undertake assessments and regular visits to young people in their homes or external venues. Support young people in budgeting, accessing services, education, employment and maintaining accommodation. Maintain accurate, confidential records using both manual and computerised systems. Plan and record Pathway Planning meetings and reviews as required. Ensure safeguarding is at the forefront of all work with vulnerable young people. Participate in supervision, appraisal, training and ongoing professional development. Prepare written reports for reviews, case conferences and other meetings. Champion diversity, inclusion and social justice in all aspects of your work. About You We are looking for someone who is: Passionate about making a difference in the lives of care leavers. Resilient, empathetic and able to build strong, trusting relationships with young people. Comfortable working flexibly and independently, including lone working and occasional unsocial hours. Knowledgeable about relevant legislation and guidance, including the Children Act and Planning Transitions to Adulthood for Care Leavers. Organised, with excellent communication and record-keeping skills. What We Offer A supportive team environment. Flexible working arrangements with hybrid and TOIL options. Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities. Access to local government pension scheme and employee benefits. If you are interested in applying for this role contact Nicola at .uk or on

Do you want to be a trusted guide for young people as they navigate life after care? We're looking for a dedicated Personal Advisor (PA) to support care leavers in building independent, fulfilling lives through trauma-informed and relationship-based practice. Location: OL6 postcode area Pay Rate: £18.34 per hour Duration: Temporary assignment Working Hours: Flexible, includes home visits and duty rota participation Key Responsibilities Build trusting relationships with care leavers and co-produce tailored pathway plans Advocate across services (education, housing, health, employment) Promote trauma-informed, safeguarding, and anti-discriminatory practices Conduct assessments, maintain records, and attend statutory reviews Facilitate group work and contribute to service development What We're Looking For Empathetic, open, and non-judgemental approach Strong communication, planning, and advocacy skills Ability to engage young people in safe, comfortable environments Knowledge of child development, trauma, and multi-agency working IT proficiency and confident use of digital recording tools Qualifications Essential: NVQ Level 3 in Care of Children and Young People / NNEB / BTEC equivalent Desirable: Experience with domestic abuse, substance misuse, education/training support, and evidence-based practice Additional Requirements Ability to travel and visit young people in various settings Commitment to continuous learning and service improvement Confident spoken English for all aspects of the role