Personal Advisor for Care Leavers
A Personal Advisor is an experienced support worker who can offer you support, advice, guidance and assistance to you to develop your independence.
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As the name suggests a Personal Advisor is a dedicated person allocated to you from the Leaving Care Team when you become 18. Personal Advisers take over from the social worker and in many ways carry out a role that is very similar to that of a social worker. The key thing to note with a Personal Adviser is that you can reach out to them when you need guidance and advice. They will continue to support you until your 25th birthday and will contact you at least once in three months, or more if needed. We respect your choices so you can choose how and when you may interact with your Personal adviser. This is different from a social worker who has a statutory duty to see you frequently.
Personal Advisers will help you transition smoothly into adulthood by providing guidance on housing, education, employment, finance, health, emotional well being and other independent life skills. They can also help you in practical tasks such as help you make a CV, accompany you to any appointments, advocate for you etc.
A Personal adviser's support is tailored to meet the specific needs of each young person, empowering them to build a stable and independent future. Personal advisors ensure that care leavers have the necessary skills, resources, and confidence to navigate adulthood successfully.