Digital Engagement & Events Worker | Development Team | Preston | Fixed Term Apprenticeship | Previous Care Lever looked after by Lancashire County Council |

| Salary £24,404 - £25,183 Per annum | Fixed Term, Full Time, until 30/09/2027, 37 hours per week | Development Team | 

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship 

Come and join the Development Team.

We are looking for a Digital Engagement and Events Worker
Are you care-experienced and passionate about making a difference?
Do you love social media, enjoy planning events, and want to support other young people feel seen and heard?
 

• Job title-  Digital Engagement and Events worker (Apprenticeship)
• Location-  Based at Marsh Lane, Preston
• Salary-  Foundation Living Wage £12.60 per hr while gaining work experience and until start of Youth Work Apprenticeship. Once started apprenticeship this will change to Grade 4, £24,404-£25,183
• Hours-  37
• Contract type- 3 year apprenticeship
• NB: Please note there will be after a probationary period. Post holder will be able to progress on to the apprenticeship once the probation period has been successfully completed by the post holder. This will be discussed during interview process.
• Schedule type-  Full time
• Closing date-  29th June 2025

 

What you'll be doing:

• Create fun and engaging posts, stories, and reels for FYP (Instagram)
• Help plan and attend events for care leavers and children in care
• Gather feedback and share the voices of young people
• Represent Lancashire at national forums and bring back fresh ideas
• Work with social workers, personal advisers, and other care-experienced young people
• Promote the Care Leavers Local Offer and young people’s rights

What you'll gain from this post:

• A paid opportunity to gain real work experience
• A Level 3 Youth Work qualification
• Be part of a supportive team 
• Travel, meet new people, and make a real impact
• Build skills in social media, event planning, teamwork, and more!

Who Can Apply?

You must be a **care leaver** who has been looked after by **Lancashire County Council**.
We’re looking for someone who’s creative, confident, and ready to grow. 

Ready to take the next step?

If you’re excited to be a voice for care-experienced young people and want to build a brighter future for yourself and others, we’d love to hear from you!

For more information about this job then please email jane.hylton@lancashire.gov.uk or 07768324756

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.

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

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. 

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