As an eligible care leaver, you'll be allocated a social worker from our Children's Social Care team. Your social worker will be responsible for your case and the preparation of your pathway plan. You'll be supported by your social worker until you're 18 years old and become a former relevant care leaver.
Your Personal Advisor (PA)
From the age of 16, your social worker will introduce you to your Personal Adviser (PA), someone who will walk alongside you as you prepare for adulthood. Your PA will help you plan for the future, understand your rights, and make sure your voice is at the heart of every decision.
From 18, your PA becomes your main point of contact. They'll help you shape your pathway plan, your personal roadmap for the future. They’ll support you with housing, education, employment, health, relationships, and anything else that matters to you.
If you're a looked after child
If you're a looked after child, supported by our Children with Disability Team, your Social Worker will support your transition to Adult Services. At 16 years old, the Leaving Care Team will give you a named Personal Adviser to work alongside your social worker. Your Personal Adviser will take over responsibility for the preparation of your pathway plan when you leave care at 18 years old, and become a former relevant care leaver, and will continue to work closely with Adult Services.
Team Around the Care Leaver
We work closely with other services to build a Team Around the Care Leaver, making sure your support is joined-up and tailored to your needs. This support continues until you’re 21, and up to 25 if you choose.
For more information, visit our leaving care local offer and entitlements page or download the guide.