Personal Advisor

Personal Advisor - Tower Hamlets Careers Skip to main content Saved Jobs Log In Menu Home Directorates Show menu for Directorates Shaping the future of Human Resources and Organisational Development About Us Show menu for About Us Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Working for Tower Hamlets How to apply Tower Hamlets - the place The council Vacancies Contact Us Home Directorates Show menu for Directorates Shaping the future of Human Resources and Organisational Development About Us Show menu for About Us Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Working for Tower Hamlets How to apply Tower Hamlets - the place The council Vacancies Contact Us Personal Advisor Posted on 28/09/2026 Save Job Apply Home Vacancies Personal Advisor External Advertising End Date External Advertising End Date: 15 Oct 2026 Internal Advertising End Date Internal Advertising End Date: 15 Oct 2026 All Locations All Locations: Office All Locations is a required field Contract Type Contract Type Permanent Pay, Benefits and Supplements Pay, Benefits and Supplements: £43,659-£45,696 per annum (Grade H) plus travel allowance of £1,340 per annum About The Role We are recruiting for a Personal Advisor to join our Throughcare Service . If you are passionate about supporting care experienced young people to acquire appropriate independent living skills and to successfully transition to independent living arrangements, we would love to hear from you. In this role, you will: Manage a caseload and complete, monitor and regularly review holistic Pathway Assessments and Plans with young people, carers and relevant professionals, ensuring strengths, needs, views and actions towards independence are clearly recorded. Respond to requests for support, assess social care and accommodation needs, and coordinate appropriate advice, services and interventions across health, education, training, employment, finance, youth justice, immigration, relationships, personal support and practical skills. Work collaboratively with young people, families, carers, specialists and partner agencies, arranging translation, interpretation or advocacy where required and identifying service gaps for management attention. Maintain accurate and timely case records, calendars and statutory processes; work within Council policies, financial regulations and budget limits; support duty and emergency cover, flexible working, professional development and an agreed lead area of practice. About You We are looking for someone who can demonstrate: Knowledge of childcare legislation, guidance and regulations, including the Children Act 1989 and the Local Authority’s duties towards children looked after, care leavers and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children. Understanding of care leavers’ transition to independence, including education, benefits, accommodation, employment, housing policy and meaningful participation in service design. Have strong organisational and communication skills, including meeting deadlines, statutory report writing, accurate case recording and building effective partnerships that improve outcomes. Commitment to equality, diversity, continuous professional development and sharing good practice, with flexibility to work occasional evenings and undertake the required DBS checks Our Benefits Competitive salary of £43,659- £45,696 per annum plus a travel allowance of £1,340 per annum Local Government Pension Scheme membership Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas Flexible and agile working to support work–life balance Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans) Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy , with clear career development and leadership pathways About You About Tower Hamlets Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to