Job number
LBC05121
Contract Type
Permanent
Posting End Date
5 July 2026
Job Area
Education (not schools)
Salary: £36,363 - £39,152 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Post-16 Employment, Education and Training (EET) Advisor to support looked-after children and care leavers aged 16–25 in achieving positive education, training and employment outcomes.
In this rewarding role, you will work closely with young people, social workers, education providers and partner agencies to ensure that every young person has access to high-quality education and training opportunities that support their aspirations and long-term success. You will play a key role in developing, monitoring and reviewing Personal Education Plans (PEPs) and ensuring they are effectively integrated within Pathway Plans to promote progression and achievement.
You will provide tailored advice, guidance and practical support to help young people access and sustain participation in further education, higher education, apprenticeships, training and employment. Working with those who may be at risk of becoming, or who are currently, Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET), you will deliver targeted interventions that help overcome barriers and improve outcomes.
The successful candidate will build strong relationships with colleges, universities, training providers, employers and voluntary sector organisations to identify and secure suitable opportunities for young people, including those placed outside the borough. You will also ensure young people understand and can access the financial support and entitlements available to them, helping to remove barriers to participation and progression.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is committed to improving the life chances of vulnerable young people and who can combine strong partnership working, advocacy and case management skills to make a lasting difference.
Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for looked-after children and care leavers.
You will have experience of working with vulnerable young people aged 16–25 and a proven ability to support their progression into education, employment and training. Experience of working directly with children in care and care leavers is essential, alongside a strong understanding of the challenges they may face when accessing and sustaining learning and employment opportunities.
You will be confident working within multi-agency environments, building effective relationships with professionals, education providers, employers and partner organisations to ensure young people receive the support they need. You will be able to influence planning, advocate on behalf of young people and appropriately challenge provision where it does not meet their needs or statutory requirements.
The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to monitor progress, analyse participation and develop targeted interventions that support positive long-term outcomes. Experience of providing information, advice and guidance to young people and adults, including those over the age of 19, would be advantageous.
You will have a sound understanding of relevant legislation and guidance, including responsibilities relating to looked-after children and care leavers, Personal Education Plans (PEPs), Pathway Plans, post-16 education and training pathways, and the financial support available to young people. An understanding of attachment, trauma-informed practice and barriers to participation is also essential.
You will hold a Level 4 qualification in Advice and Guidance, Learning Development and Support Services, Careers Guidance, or an equivalent relevant professional qualification. The ability to travel within and outside the borough on a regular basis is required.
Most importantly, you will share our commitment to equality, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice, ensuring that every young person is supported to achieve their aspirations and fulfil their potential.
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough
Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.
On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
- From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 19.2 per cent (at April 2026) and 3x salary death in service grant
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel
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