Education Inclusion Advocate — Hybrid Role

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking an Education Inclusion Worker to champion inclusive education across Lancashire. You will work directly with children, families, schools and partner agencies to identify barriers to learning and support the development of child‑centred solutions, managing your own caseload to keep learners engaged in suitable provision.

This fixed-term, full-time position (37 hours per week) runs until December 2028 in Preston, with flexible and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and families to identify barriers to education.
• Knowledge of education legislation and statutory guidance.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with schools and partner agencies.
• Organised with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to improving educational outcomes for vulnerable learners.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for children and young people to ensure their voices are heard.
• Provide advice, support and guidance to schools, families and young people.
• Carry out home visits to gather the voice of the child and discuss provision.
• Collaborate with schools to promote inclusion and prevent exclusion.
• Attend multi‑agency meetings and help shape plans to improve outcomes.
• Build relationships with partner agencies including Children’s Social Care, CAMHS and Youth Justice Services.
• Develop knowledge of education legislation and Lancashire processes.
• Work with Pupil Access, Elective Home Education and Children Missing Education services.
• Liaise with alternative provision providers and undertake quality assurance activities.
• Maintain accurate records and reports through ICT systems.
• Use digital tools to support service delivery.

Job description

Lancashire County Council is seeking an Education Inclusion Worker to champion inclusive education across Lancashire. You will work directly with children, families, schools and partner agencies to identify barriers to learning and support the development of child‑centred solutions, managing your own caseload to keep learners engaged in suitable provision.

This fixed-term, full-time position (37 hours per week) runs until December 2028 in Preston, with flexible and hybrid working options.