Location: Penrith, Kendal or Barrow
Contract Type: Permanent
About this opportunity
Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their ambitions and thrive as they move into adulthood?
We have an exciting opportunity for a committed, compassionate and motivated individual to join our Care Experienced Team as a Personal Advisor. This is a rewarding role where you will make a genuine difference to the lives of care experienced young people, helping them build confidence, independence and positive futures.
At Westmorland and Furness Council, we are ambitious for our young people. We celebrate their achievements, champion their aspirations and work alongside them to overcome barriers and achieve their goals. We are looking for someone who shares this commitment and who believes in the potential of every young person.
Who we are looking for…
As a Personal Advisor, you will provide advice, guidance and practical support to care experienced young people, predominantly aged 18 to 25, as they navigate the opportunities and challenges of adulthood. You will support young people to develop the skills, confidence and resilience they need to live independently and successfully, helping them access education, employment, training, accommodation, health services and community opportunities.
Positive, trusting relationships are at the heart of our work. As a Personal Advisor, you will build strong and supportive relationships with young people, providing consistent encouragement, advocacy and challenge when needed. You will be someone who listens, understands and remains focused on helping young people achieve the best possible outcomes.
Working through the Pathway Planning process, you will work collaboratively with young people, families and a range of partner agencies to coordinate purposeful support that is responsive to individual needs and aspirations. You will support a diverse group of care experienced young adults, including those who have arrived in the UK seeking asylum, ensuring your practice is inclusive, culturally sensitive and trauma-informed.
No two days are the same. One day you may be helping a young person secure accommodation, prepare for university or access employment opportunities; the next, you could be advocating on their behalf, attending multi-agency meetings or celebrating a significant achievement. Every day brings new opportunities to make a lasting difference.
If you are passionate about supporting care experienced young people, committed to relationship-based practice and motivated by helping young adults create bright and successful futures, we would love to hear from you.
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:
- Post Specification
- Role Profile
If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact [email protected].
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 20th September 2026
Interview date: 28th September 2026
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
If you experience any technical difficulties applying for this role, please contact the HR Systems Team at [email protected].
For guidance on the recruitment process, FAQs, and useful tips for completing your application, please visit: Our Approach to Recruitment | Careers
Safer Recruitment & DBS
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with children.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.
