SEND Officer
SEND Officer
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Job Description
- To be an integral part of the SEND Statutory Service working collaboratively with colleagues across all departments and with partners to contribute towards taking forward the vision transformation and strategic direction of the Council s SEND Strategies for children and young people 0-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) and those with other additional learning needs establishing a clear focus on outcomes. Manage an allocated caseload of children and young people with special educational needs in relation to the Education Health and Care planning process in a timely and compliant way.
- Responsible for an allocated caseload of children and young people with special educational needs following the processes and procedures as set out in accordance with the Children and Families Act 2014 and Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice 0-25 years (SEND Code) 2015.
- Work collaboratively with a range of professionals including educational psychologists social workers health service staff including paediatricians and therapists college staff and training providers and drafting finalising and issuing EHC Plans coordinating information and reports.
- Make effective use of the SEND Case Management System (Capita ONE) in managing the processes and procedures at all times ensuring that LA procedures are followed and all relevant data and information is recorded on the database.
- Ensure all communication both verbally and written is legally compliant.
- Prepare written summary briefs relating to children and young people for all advisory panels setting out key issues options for consideration and financial implications ensuring that information submitted is accurate and complete and to attend such panels to present cases as appropriate.
- Understanding of and commitment to the requirements of safeguarding children young people vulnerable adults and promoting their welfare.
- Knowledge of the statutory framework for assessment issuing and maintenance of Education Health and Care Plans.
- Educated to a minimum GCSE standard (5 GCSE Grades A-C including English Maths and ICT) or equivalent.
- Relevant qualification at NVQ Level 3 or equivalent or qualified by experience
- Working hours: 37 hours per week
- The role requires an enhanced DBS check.
To be an integral part of the SEND Statutory Service working collaboratively with colleagues across all departments and with partners to contribute towards taking forward the vision, transformation, and strategic direction of the Council s SEND Strategies for children and young people 0-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND), and those with other additional learning needs, establishing a clear focus on outcomes.
Education
Relevant qualification at NVQ Level 3, or equivalent, or qualified by experience
Employment Type
Full Time
