Family and SEND Support Advisor
Family and SEND Support Advisor
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Job Description
Salary:33366 - 35235
Hours per week:37 hours
Temporary/Fixed term:2 years
Interview date:to be confirmed following shortlisting
Education and Skills - Building Bright Futures
We are excited to offer a rewarding opportunity to join a new team in our Targeted Education Service as a Family SEND Support Advisor!
As a Family SEND Support Advisor you will play a key role in engaging with families who have made a request for an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) for their child. You will be responsible for establishing a strong relationship to understand their needs and identify the support available to them during the initial 6 week statutory timescale. Working closely with the childs school professionals across the Wiltshire SEND system and wider you will help translate this support into a clear actionable plan.
You will act as the keyworker for a caseload of families with varying and sometimes complex needs. Your ability to manage time efficiently will be essential as you will be delivering both individual support and coordinating meetings.Accurate and timely recording of actions decisions and outcomes will be a fundamental part of your work ensuring that all follow-up actions are completed in line with case management principles.
We are looking for someone with either an NVQ Level 4 qualification or significant experience in a relevant field. You should have a proven ability to build trusting relationships with families and professionals along with a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures. Experience working directly with families and in partnership with schools is essential.
Why us
Wiltshire Council is a friendly welcoming place to work with a One Council ethos. Thats why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.Explore more benefits here!
Please download and read the role description and person specificationcarefully before you apply as well asOur Identity.
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion dignity trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
For more details contact Ben StevensSEND AP and Inclusion Transformation Lead at.
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read ourstatement of commitment to equality and inclusion.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Advisor
