Salary £28,142 - £32,061 per annum I Permanent I Full time, 37 hours per week I Virtual School, Employment Support team
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship
An exciting Engagement Adviser opportunity has arisen within the Virtual School, Employment Support team. This role with join an experienced existing team of an Engagement Adviser and Employment Officers.
The role is permanent and full time, 37 hours per week. You will be expected to work flexibly across Lancashire but with a focus on the central and south of the county. We are looking to recruit a highly motivated individual who has experience of working with children from vulnerable backgrounds.
Your main responsibility will be to support Lancashire's care experienced young people aged 16-18 years old to take steps towards re-engaging with education, employment or training (EET), as part of the duties of the Virtual School.
You must demonstrate proven experience of working with a caseload and knowledge of the needs of children from care. You will be expected to deliver high quality advice sessions to young people on a 1-1 basis with the specified client group. You will get involved in delivering training around employability skills to groups of young people and have knowledge of local labour market information for across Lancashire to support our young people effectively. You will work with a wide range of partners both internal and external and support the current Employment Officers in the team.
Please make sure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role based on the job description. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.
Proposed interview date Monday 22nd June 2026
You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.
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