Lancashire County Council
Employment Officer
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Description
Salary: £28,142 - £32,061 Per annum
Position Type: Permanent | Full Time - 37 hours per week
International Sponsorship: This role is not open to international sponsorship
About the Role
We have an exciting role of Employment Officer within the Virtual School's Employment Support team. This role will join an experienced existing team of Employment Officers supporting care experienced young people aged 12-25 across Lancashire into education, employment, or training. Experience of delivering careers advice will be advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Work with an experienced team supporting care experienced young people aged 12-25.
- Deliver Careers, Education, Information and Guidance within schools from Year 8 - 11.
- Support 16–24-year-olds into employability with supportive employers.
- Travel across Lancashire meeting young people, partners, schools, and businesses to meet outcomes.
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Requirements
- Proven experience of working with a caseload.
- Knowledge of the needs of children from a care background.
- Careers Level 6 qualification is advantageous, but training will be given for candidates not holding this qualification.
Application Process
Please make sure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role based on the person specification and job description. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence. The starting salary for this post is SCP 11 £28,142 and each year you will move up the spinal point scale.
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Important Dates
Interviews: Held on Monday 20 July 2026.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
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.
Benefits
Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on the LCC Vacancies website.
Closing Information
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
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