Employment Officer | Full time | Fylde | Kirkham, Lancashire
Salary £28,142 - £32,061 per annum | 37 hours per week | Permanent, Full time | Fylde | Kirkham, Lancashire
We are on the lookout for a proactive Employment Officer covering the Fylde area to enable individuals with disabilities to find and maintain meaningful paid employment.
Responsibilities
* Offer guidance and support related to employment, such as job hunting and workplace assistance when necessary.
* Uphold systems in line with contractual commitments to the required standard, for instance, electronic records.
* Adhere to service standards and manage a working caseload as directed by your supervisor.
* Work towards and achieve set targets as dictated by contractual obligations, negotiating and securing paid employment opportunities with the local labour market.
* Uphold the ethos and values of the service, providing high‑quality supports that respect individuals’ dignity in line with person-centred practice.
* Collaborate with local employers to negotiate reasonable adjustments, risk assessments, and job roles to support individuals with disabilities.
* Promote the service to local employers and continue to maintain their engagement.
Requirements
* Required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. (Consideration may be given if you cannot drive because of a disability.)
* Must be able to apply for and obtain a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) 'disclosure' as required under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Benefits
In return, Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits. (Details can be found on the LCC Vacancies website.)
Contact
For a further discussion about the role, or if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call Ian Mansfield at 01772 532616.
Job Info
* Job Identification: 19274
* Job Category: Human Resources & Learning & Development
* Posting Date: 05/22/2026, 01:16 PM
* Apply Before: 06/14/2026, 10:55 PM
* Job Schedule: Full time
* Location: C/O Fylde District Day Services, Kirkham, PR4 2HY, GB (Hybrid)
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