SEND Assistant Case Manager | Inclusion Service | Lancaster

Salary 35235 - 39513 Per annum Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week Inclusion Service - Lancaster

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SEND Assistant Case Manager

Inclusion Team

Location: Lancaster (Hybrid)

35235 - 39513

We are transforming our Inclusion and SEND services here in Lancashire. Part of this initiative means expanding our workforce with passionate skilled people who can help deliver the best possible support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities as well as those in alternative provision and their families.

About Us:
Lancashire County Council is dedicated to ensuring that vulnerable children and young people are safe supported and able to achieve their full potential. We are seeking two enthusiastic and compassionate Assistant Case Managers to join our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) team in the following areas:

• North Area Team - Lancaster
• Review Amend Team - Lancaster

Role Overview:
As an Assistant Case Manager you will play a crucial role in supporting children and young people with special educational needs and their families. You will work collaboratively with various stakeholders including families education providers and health services to ensure the best possible outcomes for those we serve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
• Obtain and interpret the views wishes and feelings of children and young people regarding their special educational needs.
• Identify and recommend appropriate special educational provisions.
• Write clear and comprehensive Education Health and Care (EHC) plans.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and timelines.
• Attend planning and review meetings providing support to senior officers as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and data to track progress and outcomes.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Recognised vocational or professional qualification in health education or social care.
• Experience working with children young people and families particularly those with special educational needs.
• Strong communication skills to engage effectively with various stakeholders.
• Ability to produce high-quality reports and documents.

Desirable Attributes:

• Knowledge of relevant legislation and local authority SEND procedures.
• Experience in a multi-agency environment.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Why Join Us

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

Benefits:Theres fabulous flexibility and the opportunity to create the work life balance youll love; 26 days annual leave rising to 32 days with tenure plus 10 statutory/bank holidays and an additional 20 days that can be purchased too. An Employee Assistance Programme for your family and yourself plus a generous Local Authority Pension available. Finally we have an enviable employee benefits platform which provides numerous discounts from your weekly shop to holidays and entertainment with salary sacrifice options on electronics bicycles white goods and cars.

Development: well provide support and development at each stage of your journey with us from induction through to personal and professional qualifications. There will be opportunities for career progression both vertically but also into other areas of the organisation if you wish. Theyll be time for reflection and interaction with your line manager as well as peer support from those within the wider team.

Inclusivity: we dont have a one size fits all idealism we embrace diversity and that includes around personal and family requirements so appreciate that youll want to be working from home when you can your hours may vary or change and for us delivering successful outcomes is more important than watching the clock

How to apply

You should demonstrate in your application how you meet each of the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification.

Please feel free to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat contact Jeanette Hollingdrakeonemail

Closing Date:Friday 13th June 2025 Interviews: Week commencing 30th June 2025

Lancashire County Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement at any time prior to the stated closing date. This decision may be made without prior notice and is at the sole discretion of Lancashire County Council. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly as we may fill the position before the advertised closing date.

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

The post you are applying for is covered by theRehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure. Further information can be found on the Our Recruitment Process tab.

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.

Job Description & Person Specification