Job description

Role overview

An opportunity has opened up within Lancashire County Council’s Virtual School Employment Support team for an Engagement Adviser. The post is permanent, full time, and based on a 37-hour working week. You will be part of an established team that already includes an Engagement Adviser and Employment Officers.

Salary and working pattern

The salary for this post is £28,142 to £32,061 per year. The role is full time at 37 hours per week.

Work location

This position requires flexible working across Lancashire, with the main focus on the central and southern parts of the county.

What the role is about

The successful candidate will help care-experienced young people in Lancashire, aged 16 to 18, take positive steps back into education, employment, or training. This forms part of the Virtual School’s wider responsibilities.

Key expectations

You should bring proven experience of managing a caseload and a solid understanding of the needs of children who have been in care. The role involves delivering high-quality one-to-one guidance sessions to young people in the target group, as well as supporting employability training sessions for groups. A good working knowledge of local labour market information across Lancashire is also needed so that support can be tailored effectively.

You will work closely with a broad range of internal and external partners and provide support to the current Employment Officers in the team.

Application guidance

Applicants must upload a supporting statement that clearly shows how they meet the requirements set out in the job description. Shortlisting may not be possible without this evidence.

Interview information

The proposed interview date is Monday 22 June 2026.

Driving requirement

You must have access to a car for work purposes and the vehicle must be insured for business use. If you cannot drive because of a disability, this may still be considered.

Pre-employment checks

This role falls under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, as amended in 2013. If you are successful, you will need to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

International sponsorship

This position is not eligible for international sponsorship.

Engagement Adviser

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