Tribunals and Mediation Officer
Tribunals and Mediation Officer
Posted on :
15-05-2025
Employer Active
1 Vacancy
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Share
Send me jobs like this
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Job Description
6 months contract with a local authority
Job Purpose
- To support the recording monitoring and review of the processes and outcomes of complaints as well as feedback from the complainants reporting on this regularly to the Tribunals and Mediations Manager.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
- To represent the Council at the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal and defend appropriateness of the proposed service provision for an individual child/young person.
- To provide key leadership in case management of SEN appeal related cases to ensure that the Council discharges its responsibilities effectively in relation to statutory appeals to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST)
- To develop practice across the SEND team that limits the Council s exposure to risk of appeals to Tribunals and litigation and judicial review/complaints to the Local Government Ombudsman monitoring and evaluating practice and making recommendations for change
- To work directly with parents schools parental appointed legal representatives and other professional bodies within the statutory and legal framework related to mediation and the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal process.
- To take the lead on complex casework especially placements at risk of breaking down providing effective mediation drawing on strong negotiation and influencing skills across a range of complex SEN issues between parents schools and multidisciplinary practitioners
Essential Experience Required
- Experience of managing/delivering a range of administrative functions and systems in a multidisciplinary environment is essential.
- Experience of the 1996 Education Act (ii) knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014 and (iii) Knowledge of the law and procedure around Special Educational Needs and Tribunal proceedings is essential.
Essential Qualification Required
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a related field is desirable.
Additional information to note
- Working hours: 35 hours per week.
- The role requires a DBS.
The role closes soon please apply ASAP.
to support the recording, monitoring and review of the processes and outcomes of complaints, as well as feedback from the complainants, reporting on this regularly to the Tribunals and Mediations Manager.
Education
To support the recording, monitoring and review of the processes and outcomes of complaints, as well as feedback from the complainants, reporting on this regularly to the Tribunals and Mediations Manager.
Employment Type
Full Time
Key Skills
Report This Job
Disclaimer: Drjobpro.com is only a platform that connects job seekers and employers. Applicants are advised to conduct their own independent research into the credentials of the prospective employer.We always make certain that our clients do not endorse any request for money payments, thus we advise against sharing any personal or bank-related information with any third party. If you suspect fraud or malpractice, please contact us via contact us page.
