Personal Advisor -Well Being

Job Introduction

Job Title: Well Being  -Personal Adviser

Working Pattern: full-time post

Salary: £33,673 - £36,581

Closing Date: 24th September 2026

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 5th October 2026

Join Our Journey to Outstanding - Become a  Well Being Personal Advisor 

The Lincolnshire Leaving Care Service is growing and evolving – and we want you to be part of our exciting journey. With a clear vision to achieve an outstanding service, we’re expanding our team and offering a permanent position within our Wellbeing Team based in Sleaford.

About the Role

As a Wellbeing -Personal Adviser you’ll be a vital point of contact for care-experienced young people aged 16–25. You’ll provide tailored support, guidance, and advocacy to help them transition into independent adulthood with confidence and resilience. The post is based in Sleaford and covering predominantly the south of Lincolnshire, however there will be out of county travelling too. 

You’ll work with:

• Young people still in care
• Care Experienced Young people aged 18–21
• Unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people
• Older Care Experienced individuals aged 21–25

You’ll use tools like Signs of Safety and Valuing Care to support developing aspirational Pathway Plans that focus on:

• Accommodation
• Health and wellbeing
• Education, employment, and training
• Financial stability
• Life skills and independence

This is a relationship-based role where your ability to connect, empower, and advocate for young people will make a lasting difference.

What You’ll Do

• Build strong, trusting relationships with young people and their networks
• Ability to coordinate multi-agency support and lead on planning
• Deliver targeted interventions and practical support related to wellbeing
• Mental Health Awareness: Understanding common mental health conditions and wellbeing strategies.
• Motivational Skills: Encouraging individuals to make positive lifestyle changes and achieve personal outcomes.
• Act as Lead Professional where appropriate
• Travel locally and nationally for face-to-face visits

About You

We’re looking for passionate individuals who:

• Hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Have experience supporting young people aged 16-25
• Understand safeguarding, risk management, and child development
• Can work flexibly, including occasional evening work
• Are confident working across agencies and cultural contexts
• Experience & Interest in delivering focus wellbeing support 
• Have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Skills to produce high standard of written assessments 
• Reviewing assessments and setting smart targets

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a transformative service making a real impact
• Work in a supportive, multi-agency team
• Access ongoing training and development
• Help shape the future of care leavers in Lincolnshire

About Our Offer

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

Further details about the benefits of working for Lincolnshire County Council are attached.

For an informal chat about the role, contact Cindy Cooper cindy.cooper@lincolnshire.gov.uk

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. 

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council 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.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty 

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

• Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.