Post-16 NEET/EET Adviser (SEND)

London, England, United Kingdom

6/19/2025

Job Description

Post-16 NEET/EET (SEND)

PO2: £43,542 pa incl LW, rising in annual increments to 46,437

Full Time/Fixed Term (until June 2026)/Hybrid

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive NEET/EET Advisor to join our dynamic SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Service. This is a key role within the Local Authority’s efforts to improve post-16 outcomes for young people with EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans) and those with additional needs at risk of becoming NEET.

As a NEET/EET Advisor, you will work directly with young people aged 14–25, their families, education providers, and employers to support transitions into sustained education, employment, or training pathways.

About You

• Experienced in working with young people with SEND and/or those facing barriers to education, training, or employment.
• Knowledgeable about the post-16 landscape, including Supported Internships, Traineeships, apprenticeships, and inclusive employment practices.
• Organised and able to manage a caseload effectively, keeping detailed records and tracking outcomes.
• Empathetic and resilient, with excellent communication skills to engage young people, families, and professionals.
• Able to build strong networks with local providers, employers, and voluntary sector partners to open up pathways for young people.
• Relevant experience in careers guidance, youth work, education, employment support or SEND services.
• Knowledge of statutory duties under the Children and Families Act 2014 and Preparing for Adulthood outcomes.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
  
  
  

If you have any queries in relation to this vacancy, please contact Karen Nugent – SEN Operations Manager – at [email protected]

Why Lambeth:

• Fantastic, modern working environment in the award-winning Lambeth Town Hall and Civic Centre buildings
• Competitive Salaries
• Up to 31 days annual leave, dependent upon continuous service
• 5 Minutes from London Underground and excellent transport links into the centre of London
• Hybrid/Flexible working
• Cycle to Work Scheme (including City Bike Hire scheme)
• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme
  
  
  

We are a Stonewall diversity champion; a Living Wage Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role.

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs

In addition, you will also be required to undertake a Cifas check from the Fraud Prevention organisation. Further information can be found here https://www.cifas.org.uk/

Please note we operate an anonymised application process. When uploading your Supporting Statement and CV, please use the ‘cover letter’ link and remove your personal details.

You must upload a Supporting Statement and CV for your application to be considered.

Interested?

Click on the apply button and complete an on-line application, along with uploading your Supporting Statement and CV, explicitly evidencing how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an ‘A’ on the job specification.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

JD and Person Specification

Closing Date: 29th June 2025 at midnight

Lambeth aims for quality services and equal opportunities for all and is committed to safer recruitment.