About this role
| Salary £32,061-£36, 363 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Pro Rata
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Admissions Support Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the admission of looked-after children into schools within Lancashire and out-of-county. This position requires a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by looked-after children and a commitment to ensuring their smooth transition into educational settings.
The officer will manage a caseload of CLA / PLAC, where a new school place is being sought and liaise with parents / carers and social workers about the schools in the locality with advice around OFSTED judgements and place availability. They will investigate children at the point of referral to the Virtual School or local Pupil Access Team and consider any concerns around the suitability of the education to be provided. The officer will advocate for the child and progress admissions meetings, with relevant professionals, to ensure CLA pupils are admitted with the appropriate support and challenges are addressed where there are barriers to admission.
The postholder will need a comprehensive understanding of the legislation and guidance around school admissions to inform negotiations of school places. There will need to be knowledge of in-year admission arrangements, the pressure for school places and the fair access protocols used to distribute pupils within a locality.
There will also need to be knowledge and understanding of:
School Admissions Code. School admissions code - GOV.UK
SEN Code of Practice. SEND code of practice: 0 to 25 years - GOV.UK
Promoting the Education of Looked After Children. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/promoting-the-education-of-looked-after-children
To discuss this exciting opportunity please contact either Debbie Ormerod on 01772 531878 or Vanessa Nice on 01772 539527.
Please take care to upload your supporting documentation before submitting your application. No additional documentation will be accepted after the closing date.
Interviews will be held week commencing 12 February 2026, please note it will not be possible to rearrange an interview date or time.
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.
Other facts
About Lancashire County Council
Lancashire County Council is committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in Lancashire. We believe that all our citizens have the right to be treated fairly. We recognise that some people do not get an equal chance in life.
For some of our children and young people this can have a lasting impact on their future. We will play our part in helping to narrow the gaps that exist between different parts our communities and improving the quality of life of those who have less advantages and are in danger of poor outcomes.
As a community leader, employer and provider of services we want to make sure that everyone in Lancashire has the opportunity to achieve their potential, no matter where they live or what their background, individual characteristics or personal circumstances might be.
What you'll do
- The Admissions Support Officer will manage a caseload of looked-after children and facilitate their admission into schools. They will liaise with parents, social workers, and educational professionals to ensure appropriate support and address any barriers to admission.
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