Bedford Borough Supporting Futures Team is recruiting additional Personal Advisors due to the increase in need following the introduction of additional duties to Care Leavers.

We are seeking enthusiastic, passionate candidates to join our busy, friendly team.

You will need to have a keen interest in working with young people/young adults. As a Personal Advisor you will work with all Care Leavers age 18 to 25 years in a statutory capacity, supporting them to successfully transition to adulthood.

This will include work with unaccompanied and separated Young People and work with young people with differing levels of disabilities. Pathway Planning enables this work to progress with young people, their families and/or carers to ensure they achieve their aspirations in all aspects of their lives. You will also undertake Duty alongside team colleagues.

You will receive induction and regular supervision, as well as regular training linked to your annual Personal Progress Discussion. You will need a full driving licence and access to a car.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent and unspent convictions, adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

Closing Date: 24th October 2025

Interview Date(s): W/C 3rd November 2025

How to apply
When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions.  The application questions require a yes/no response.  Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria.  An optional CV template is provided below.  

Please note:
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
· a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
· a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only)
unless the appointment is business critical
For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk

Guaranteed interview schemes
Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for.  Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.  

Visa Sponsorship 

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role