Rural ESOL and Careers Coordinator | Full time | Lancashire

This role is dedicated to improving access to English language learning and career support for refugees and resettled individuals in rural 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 rural integration and community cohesion. The role requires extensive travel across rural areas and a commitment to face-to-face engagement.

​This role will work exclusively in rural communities across Lancashire and therefore it is essential that the post holder has a car and is willing to travel across the county.​

The role holder will: 

• Assess the English language needs of refugees resettled in their area of the county and support individuals to complete a PEEP (personal education and employment plan) which will ensure they have a clear 3-5 year education plan detailing how they can achieve their career goals.
• Identify, recruit, and train volunteers from rural communities to deliver ESOL and careers support and provide ongoing supervision, guidance, and resources to volunteers. 
• Plan, resource, and deliver informal ESOL sessions and careers workshops in rural venues and online. 
• Develop creative and innovative approaches to overcome barriers to ESOL learning in rural settings. 
• Undertake initial and ongoing assessments of learners’ English language levels and career aspirations. 
• Monitor and evidence learner progression and impact using agreed tools and database systems. 
• Build strong relationships with refugee adults and local community stakeholders. 
• Promote rural integration initiatives and encourage community cohesion.
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation reports for funders and stakeholders.
• Adhere to all Council and Resettlement Programme procedures, guidelines, and statutory regulations. 
• Ensure safeguarding and equality principles are embedded in all activities. 

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.

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