Engage Academy Project Officer

Lake Champlain Chamber

. Deliver high-quality Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) sessions on a one-to-one basis .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timePreston • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £28,142 - £32,061 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in delivering Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) to support care-experienced young people in achieving their aspirations. Skilled in building relationships with various stakeholders and navigating the complexities of education, employment, and training initiatives.

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Experience Working With Children In CareCareers Education, Information, Advice And Guidance (CEIAG)Excellent Communication SkillsCollaboration With ProfessionalsGood IT Skills

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Hard Skills

Careers Education, Information, Advice And Guidance (CEIAG)Supporting Education InitiativesMonitoring Progress And OutcomesWork Placement SupportUnderstanding Barriers Faced By Care-Experienced Young People

Soft Skills

Relationship-Building SkillsMotivating Young PeopleInspiring Young People Facing Challenges

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Disclosure And Barring Service (DBS) Application

Industry Keywords

Care-Experienced Young PeopleCare LeaversEngage Academy ProgrammeEducation, Employment And Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver high-quality Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) sessions on a one-to-one basis
Support recruitment, coordination, delivery and monitoring of the Engage Academy programme
Build positive relationships with children in care, care leavers and care-experienced young people
Help young people identify and achieve their aspirations
Monitor progress, outcomes and transitions into education, employment and training
Work collaboratively with carers, social workers, education providers and employers to coordinate support
Support young people throughout work placements and into sustainable education, employment or training opportunities
Help shape brighter futures across Lancashire

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience of working with children in care, care leavers or care-experienced young people
Experience supporting education, employment or training initiatives and programmes
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to motivate and inspire young people facing complex challenges
Experience working collaboratively with a range of professionals and partner organisations
Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office applications
Understanding of the barriers faced by care-experienced young people and commitment to improving life chances
Required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure if successful
Must be eligible to work without international sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, detailed on the LCC Vacancies website