Caseworker (SEN)

JOB TITLE: SEN Casework Assistant

WORKER TYPE: Hybrid

HOURS/DURATION: Permanent 18.5 hours per week

Starting Salary is 26842 (Level one) rising to 27694 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

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Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme we strive to create an innovative inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city we want to hear from you.

* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Councilhere.

About the role

• To provide comprehensive casework management and administrative support to ensure the effectiveness of the Special Educational Needs Service. Casework Assistants will hold a caseload of pupils with special educational needs and their role is to support the fulfilment of the statutory function of the local authority.
• Casework Assistants will provide support to Casework Officers on casework issues involving written and oral communication with parents and a range of professionals including school staff Educational Psychologists Medical Officers Social Workers and LA Officers.

About you...

The ideal candidate will have: -

• A good knowledge of administrative practices and procedures.
• Ability to learn the work of the Children and Families Department including an awareness of SEN policies in Nottingham.
• Experience in liaising with colleagues and professionals across a range of service areas.
• Experience in the use of database systems and software packages.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a variety of people.

The role is hybrid with the expectation to complete one day in the office per week. The post holder must be willing to work at any location within the city and travel within and outside the city to meet the requirements of the role however the primary office location will either be Loxley House or Woolsthorpe Depot

Please get in touch with Daniel Kurtis () or Michelle Dennis()for an informal conversation about the role.

HOW TO APPLY

Please read through the attached job description/person specification which can be foundhere and submit your CV together with a supporting statement that is no longer than two sides of A4 referencing the measurement column A on the person specification detailing how your skills knowledge and experience meet the essential criteria as mentioned above.

Closing date : 8th October 2025

Interviews for this role will be held at Dragon Court Woolsthorpe Depot: TBC

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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