# BHSCT Personal Advisor Band 4 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bhsct-personal-advisor-band-4/ecca6eaa-8d4a-4613-b7e6-626eee1fd6fd - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bhsct-personal-advisor-band-4/ecca6eaa-8d4a-4613-b7e6-626eee1fd6fd.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Belfast Health and Social Care Trust - **Location:** WELLINGTON PARK TRANSITION TEAM - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £27,485 - £30,162 - **Contract type:** Temporary - **Closing date:** 2026-09-08T15:30:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-24T13:29:51.575Z - **Source information URL:** https://jobs.hscni.net/Job/48842/bhsct-personal-advisor-band-4 - **Application URL:** https://jobs-app.hscni.net/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9MDA1MDU2OTMyMzU0MUZFMUE3RjZBNkY0MzY3QTI3RUEmY2FuZF90eXBlPWU%3d - **Employer website:** https://belfasttrust.hscni.net ## Job Content ### Job details - Branch: Belfast HSCT - Location: WELLINGTON PARK TRANSITION TEAM - Directorate: Children's Community Services - Salary: Band 4 (£27,485 - £30,162) - Contract Type: Temporary - Opening Date: 24/08/26 - Closes: Tue, 08 September 2026 @ 4:30 PM - Interview Dates: TBC ### Notes We accept online applications only Applications received after the advertised closing date/time cannot be considered, so please allow enough time for postage. “A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026”. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week.” Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website ### JOB DESCRIPTION POST: Personal Advisor, Leaving Care & 18+ Service LOCATION: Leaving Care & 18+ Service, 17 Wellington Park BAND: 4 REPORTS TO: Senior Social Worker, Leaving Care & 18+ Service RESPONSIBLE TO: Co-Director Children's Community Services Job Summary / Main Purpose To support young people who are leaving care by fulfilling Personal Advisor duties to a satisfactory standard in accordance with statutory requirements and the policies and procedures of the Trust. Main Duties / Responsibilities For each of the following, the postholder will; Provide advice, including practical advice and support to young people Leaving Care aged 16 and 17 &18+ Services as agreed in the Pathway Plan. Offer support in the form of mentoring to and advocacy on behalf, of the young person, where appropriate. Participate in assessing the needs of young people leaving care and contributing to preparation of pathway plans. Participate in reviews of the pathway plan and request revisions to the plan where appropriate. Liaise with the Trust in the implementation of the pathway plan as required. Coordinate the provision of services and to take reasonable steps to ensure that young people make use of such provisions. Stay in touch with young people and keep informed about their progress and wellbeing which will require the ability to work unsocial hours. Support young peoples' participation in pathway planning and help them to represent their own wishes and views. Maintain written records of contact with young people in accordance with HSS Trusts policy and procedures. Participate in team meetings, regular supervision meetings and recognised training opportunities as agreed with the line manager. Contribute to the development and review of the personal advisor service. ### General Responsibilities Employees of the Trust are required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and: At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner. The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with Belfast Trust's Whistleblowing Policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable. Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them. Comply with the Trust's Smoke Free Policy. Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations. Adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties throughout the course of their employment. Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in-service provision. Maintain high standards of personal accountability. Comply with the HPSS Code of Conduct. Information Governance All employees of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including e-mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant and to comply with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust policies on Information Governance including for example the ICT Security Policy, Data Protection Policy and Records Management Policy and to seek advice if in doubt. For further information on how we use your personal data within HR, please refer to the Privacy Notice available on the HUB or Your HR Environmental Cleaning Strategy The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognises the key principle that "Cleanliness matters is everyone's responsibility, not just the cleaners" Whilst there are staff employed who are responsible for cleaning services, all Trust staff have a responsibility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment for patients, clients, residents, visitors, staff and members of the general public. Infection Prevention and Control The Belfast Trust is committed to reducing Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and all staff have a part to play in making this happen. Staff must comply with all policies in relation to Infection Prevention and Control and with ongoing reduction strategies. Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions must be used at all times to ensure the safety of patients and staff. This includes:- Cleaning hands either with soap and water or a hand sanitiser at the appropriate times (WHO '5 moments'); Using the correct '7 step' hand hygiene technique; Being 'bare below the elbows' when in a clinical environment; Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on intranet); Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps) and laundry; Ensuring all medical devices (equipment) are decontaminated appropriately i.e. cleaned, disinfected and/or sterilised; Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions. Personal Public Involvement Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust's ongoing commitment to Personal Public Involvement (PPI). Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information. http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf Clause: This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. ### PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION 5 GCSE's at Grade A-C / 9-4 including English language or equivalent. Minimum of two years' direct and recent experience of engaging with adolescent young people, on an individual basis, either in a paid or voluntary capacity. Experience and understanding of working with others, e.g. parents, GPs, teachers, youth clubs, police etc to meet the needs of young people. Full driving licence and access to a car. 'Where disability prohibits driving, this criteria will be waived if the applicant is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements.' Shortlisting by Application Form Demonstrate an understanding of the challenges facing young people today, for example, peer pressure, unemployment, drugs, alcohol. Demonstrates an understanding of the issues facing young people leaving care, for example, separation, loss, loneliness, independent living etc. Has the ability to listen to and respond appropriately and sensitively to the wishes and feelings of young people. Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with young people, carers, families and other agencies. Demonstrates an ability to work on own initiative and / or as part of a team. Has the ability to make effective use of supervision and training and to access support and advice as required. Empathy with young people. Flexible and able to work unsociable hours. Ability to prioritise and manage competing demands. Ability to keep written records of contact. Interview ### NOTE Where educational/professional qualifications form part of the criteria you will be required, if shortlisted for interview, to produce original certificates and one photocopy of same issued by the appropriate authority. Only those certificates relevant to the shortlisting criteria should be produced. If educational certificates are not available an original letter and photocopy of same detailing examination results from your school or college will be accepted as an alternative. If successful you will be required to produce documentary evidence that you are legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom. This documentation can be a P45, Payslip, National Insurance Card or a Birth Certificate confirming birth in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland. Failure to produce evidence will result in a non-appointment. Where a post involves working in regulated activity with vulnerable groups, post holders will be required to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority. HSC Values Whilst employees will be expected to portray all the values, particular attention is drawn to the following values for this role ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.