ESOL and Careers Coordinator | Full time | County Hall | Preston, Lancashire Job at Lancashire, England, United Kingdom Full Time

Salary £28,142 – £32,061 per annum | 37 hours per week | Fixed Term, Full time | County Hall | Preston, Lancashire

We are recruiting for an experience ESOL and Careers Coordinator to join our team.

This role is dedicated to improving access to English language learning and career support for refugees and resettled individuals in Lancashire. It involves leading innovative ESOL and employability initiatives by recruiting, training, and supporting local volunteers to deliver community-based classes and workshops. The post holder will design creative solutions to overcome barriers such as transport and isolation, conduct assessments, develop Personal Education and Employment Plans (PEEPs), and monitor learner progress using database systems. Building strong relationships with learners and local stakeholders is essential to promote integration and community cohesion. The role requires travel across Lancashire and a commitment to face-to-face engagement.

Together with the team, you will be responsible for

• Delivering online ESOL classes for learners at all levels
• Delivering 1-2-1 and group employment support
• Supporting volunteers to deliver in person ESOL and conversational classes within the community
• Working with education institutions to help resettled families access formal ESOL classes
• Completed proficiency assessments for resettled families
• Report on ESOL progress for our families
• Promote and support independence for resettled families in the UK

This role does require some travel, so it is essential that the successful applicant holds a full driving license and has access to a car. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, we will still consider your application.

There will be opportunities for Hybrid working where appropriate.

Please see the attached job description and role profile for essential and desirable criteria.

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, you can email thomas.procter@lancashire.gov.uk or Lucy.Bridgman@Lancashire.gov.uk

Please include a supporting statement and a CV to evidence how you meet the requirements of the role.

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

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.

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.