SEND Quality and Intelligence Officer
SEND Quality and Intelligence Officer
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Job Description
Suffolk County Council
Address: Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid working
Salary: 34434 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Hours: 30 hours per week flexible working options available
Contract:Permanent
At Suffolk County Council every role is a chance to create positive change. When you join us as a SEND Quality & Intelligence Officerin the SEND Progress & Quality Assurance Team youll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services. Join us and turn your passion for progress into action.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your role and responsibilities
You will:
be an integral member of our small team also working closely with partners to quality assure and improve the quality of Education Health and Care (EHC) plans in Suffolk
utilise your knowledge of SEND and EHC plans as well as your keen attention to detail to complete audits of plans other relevant documentation and wider processes
be responsible for collating manipulating and analysing quality assurance data to support key stakeholders in understanding areas of strength to build on and areas for improvement
help to develop recommendations for improving quality and monitor the effectiveness of these.
You will need:
A passion for making a difference to the lives of children and young people with SEND and their families.
In-depth knowledge about the key requirements of the SEND Code of Practice for EHC plans as well as an understanding of what good looks like in Suffolk.
Experience in quality assurance
Strong data manipulation and analytical skills
Report-writing experience
Willingness to learn and grow is valued even if you dont have all the technical expertise yet.
You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (Word).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
The SEND Progress and Quality Assurance Team are focused on driving improvements in the quality of Education Health and Care (EHC) plans in Suffolk the processes that surround this and the lived experience of children and young people with SEND and their families.
We are at an exciting point in our journey embarking on an even more integrated and collaborative approach to quality assurance with our key stakeholders in Education Inclusion Health and Social Care.
We are a small supportive team who work closely together practicing hybrid working with flexible days in the office.
Empowering Everyone
Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in ourWorkforce Equality Report.
For more information
Please contact Hannah Fiskfor a casual conversation. You can reach them by emailing.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).
Step 2 - Click Apply Now to start your online application.
Step 3 -Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template (Word).
- Discuss a time when you had to work collaboratively with multiple agencies or partners to improve outcomes for children and young people. What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them
- Please can you give us an example of a time when you had to review and improve the quality of a piece of work.
- Tell us about a time when you have analysed data and presented findings to a multi-agency audience What did you do and what skills did you use
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
Please note:Without a supporting statement your interest will not be progressed. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailingor calling.If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date:11.30pm 7 October 2025.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
