Are you excited by inspiring and motivating young people to achieve their potential and have the drive, passion and skills to influence change? If so, then we would love to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that will widen the routes for care experienced Post 16 young people, to have quality careers input and work experience to support pathways into sustained employment opportunities in Lincolnshire.
About the Role
The Post 16 Aspiration Coach is an exciting new role that will be a key element of the extension of the Virtual School’s current remit. We are looking for innovative candidates who can work collaboratively with schools, Post 16 education and training settings and employers to secure improved employment outcomes for care experienced young people.
Lincolnshire is one of the largest county councils in the UK. We care about our staff, It's important to us that you have an excellent work/life balance and the opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills in a supportive Local Authority setting. We are ambitious for both the residents of our county and the people who work here.
About You
To be considered for this new and exciting role, you will need experience of working with Post 16 young people and the ability to be creative in your approach to engaging with them. Knowledge of relevant care legislation, national policies and initiatives would be desirable, with a particular focus around preparing for adulthood and routes into employment.
Therefore effective communication skills and the ability to establish and sustain key relationships is essential for this role.
About Our Offer
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
· A Contributory pension
· Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
· Flexible working policies
· Career progression opportunities
· A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
Further details about the benefits of working for Lincolnshire County Council are available here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council
If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this exciting role, then please contact Lois Daniels, Education Progress Lead, at lois.daniels@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Applications Close on 22nd April and interviews will be held w/c 5th May.
We wish you the best of luck with your application!
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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