Employment Officer | Permanent, Full time | Adult and Community Services | West Lancashire

Salary £29,071 - £33,119 per Annum | Permanent, Full time | 37 hours per week | Adult and Community Services | West Lancashire

About the role...

Make a Difference Through Employment

We're looking for a proactive and motivated Employment Officer to support people with disabilities across West Lancashire, South Ribble and Chorley to find, secure and sustain meaningful paid employment.

In this rewarding role, you'll provide personalised employment support, including job searching, applications and workplace assistance. You'll manage a caseload, maintain accurate electronic records, work towards employment targets, and build strong relationships with local employers to identify and secure job opportunities. You'll also negotiate reasonable adjustments, support workplace risk assessments, promote inclusive employment practices, and champion a person-centred approach that respects dignity, choice and independence.

This is a fantastic opportunity to empower people to achieve their goals, gain greater independence, and thrive in meaningful employment while making a real difference in your local community.

For a further discussion about the role, or if you have any questions please don't hesitate to call: Gaynor Askew 07717 815037 or Lydia Ferguson on 07825 842758

Job Description and Person Specification

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

Additional Information

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship

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.

Local Government Reorganisation

The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire from April 2028.

If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Lancashire County Council. However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2028, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation.

Throughout this period, our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our communities. By joining us now, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of local government and helping to build a strong new organisation that will serve residents for years to come.