Senior SEND Tribunals Resolutions Officer
Senior SEND Tribunals Resolutions Officer
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Senior SEND Tribunals & Resolutions Officer Salarypa
Job Profile
This is an exciting time to be joining Haverings Assessment & Placement Team whose role within the wider SEND Service is to manage the statutory processes relating to Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The team have grown significantly with a varied range of new roles created which contribute to a strong sense of belonging within the team support and development for all team members and many opportunities for career progression.
The purpose of the Senior SEND Tribunals & Resolutions Officer is to support the Assessment & Placement Team Manager to manage the appeals received by the team in Havering fairly and transparently contributing to improved outcomes for children and young people with SEND working with families and other agencies to seek alternative solutions to appeal or negotiate settlements to appearls. The role requires collaborative work with parents carers settings partners and childen and young people to minimise SEND Tribunal activity thus allowing resources to be targeted elsewhere. The purpose of the role is also to work with families and other stakeholders to support colleagues in responding to complaints as required undertaking mediation where appropriate.
We are seeking applications from candidates with a background in SEND law or experienced SEND Case Officers with relevant SEND Tribunal experience who are looking to take the next step in their career. Candidates will have excellent knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and of SEND Tribunal processes as well as excellent interpersonal skills problemsolving skills and ability to think strategically and in a solutionfocused way to ensure positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND and other stakeholders.
As well as the chance to support positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND becoming a part of Haverings SEND and Alternative Provision Servicewill offer:
- The chance to be part of a friendly supportive team of more than twenty people working closely with the rest of the 100strong service
- An excellent induction package
- Dedicated business support
- Access to state of the art Artificial Intelligence (AI) software improving the efficiency and effectiveness of your work allowing you to focus on what matters most and maintain a healthy worklife balance
- Regular supervision
- Protected Continuing Professional Development time including as part of Haverings 10 Days of Learning
- The opportunity for remote working or if the candidate prefers to balance home/flexible working arrangements and time together as a team to create collaborate and develop a sense of belonging
- Easily accessible workspaces
- Excellent transport links to inner and outer London including via the Elizabeth Line as well as to Essex Hertfordshire and surrounding areas
- High quality IT equipment and responsive IT support
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Head of SEND and Alternative Provision .
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 03.04.2025.
Should you require any help or advice with your online application please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on.
Please view Job Profilehere
Additional Information
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
