Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, LE3 8RA
Salary: £33,129 - £35,493 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
Working Hours:37 hours per week (part time/job-sharing opportunity is also considered)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 24th November 2026
Interview Date(s): 1st December 2026
Join our Post-16 team and help young people access positive next steps after Year 11. You’ll work with young people, families, education settings and partners to support clear planning, inclusive practice and preparation for adulthood across Leicestershire.
About the Role
Support post-16 planning, transition and positive next steps. Work with young people, families, schools, colleges and providers. Help plans reflect aspirations, needs and preparation for adulthood. Identify young people at risk of disengagement, NEET or placement breakdown. Offer practical advice and contribute to reviews and quality improvement
An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post.
For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.
Previous applicants need not apply as all prior submissions have been reviewed
About You
To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:
- Experience supporting young people, families or education settings, collaborative working within a partnership context with external agencies to enhance SEND, and experience of working with young people with SEND who are Year 9 and above.
- Understanding of post-16 education, SEND, inclusion or PfA. Knowledge of a range of special educational needs
- Clear communication, listening and problem-solving skills.
- Good organisation and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience and with willingness to undertake further qualifications and training as necessary.
- Evidence of being able to work collaboratively within a team with the ability to generate enthusiasm. Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships and professional partnerships with people from all backgrounds
- Ability to travel across Leicestershire.
In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our valuesandto delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Interested in Flexible Working?
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
For more information or an informal discussion,please contact:
Bridget Morris, Post 16 Service Manager
Telephone: 07927900039
Email: Bridget.morris@leics.gov.uk
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