Job Introduction
Do you want to inspire change for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities?
We have an exciting opportunity for a young adult with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), aged 18 to 25 years to join Lincolnshire County Council; working alongside the NHS and a range of partner organisations across the county.
About the Role
Lincolnshire Young Voices is a young people's group of volunteers representing the views of children and young people with SEND in Lincolnshire - the group have lived experience of using services for children and young people with SEND.
The post is 0.5 FTE* (18.5 hours per week) at Grade 2, Lincolnshire County Council Pay Spine 3 (£23,656 pro-rata) and is a fixed-term contract of 18 months.
This opportunity may require some remote working. However, initially, work will be supported in an office base (Lincoln) with the intention to work remotely from home or another office base at least some of the time (with online support).
The successful candidate will gain in-depth experience of working in the public sector and develop their leadership, business, I.T. and communication skills to further their long-term employment opportunities.
About You
Candidates will have lived experience of SEND and will be responsible for jointly leading Lincolnshire Young Voices, whose aim is to inspire change and ensure the priorities of the group are realised. This role is vital for improving services for children & young people with SEND in Lincolnshire.
Contact Us
We recommend an informal discussion with Andrew, Ben or Katrina, please email: participation@lincolnshire.gov.uk to learn more about the role. You can also find out more about Lincolnshire Young Voices on the Facebook group (under the same name) or search on X.com: @Lincs_YV.
PLEASE NOTE: When applying your personal statement should clearly state why you have applied, how you meet the criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (LCC jobs site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider Council.
Applications close 27th July. Interviews will be held 19th / 20th August 2025 in Lincoln.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
*Full-time equivalent (your pay will be half that of a full-time position)
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