SEN Assessment Review Officer

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Job Location:

London - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 25 - 25

Experience Required: 1-3years

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

2 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

The SEN Assessment & Review Officer will work within the Royal Borough of Greenwichs Childrens Services ensuring compliance with the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEN Code of Practice 2015.

The role involves managing complex caseloads developing and reviewing Education Health and Care (EHC) Plans liaising with schools families and professionals and providing guidance to minimise legal challenge to the Local Authority.

The post also involves supervising a case coordinator and maintaining accurate records using the Impulse case management system.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Implement and co-ordinate the needs assessment and review process for children and young people with SEND.

Develop draft and review EHC Plans in partnership with parents children and professionals.

Manage complex and potentially contentious cases ensuring legal compliance and mitigating risks of challenge to the LA.

Liaise with schools colleges health providers social care and other agencies to gather information and coordinate contributions to EHC Plans.

Directly manage allocate and monitor the work of a case coordinator.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the Impulse system and other documentation.

Chair or attend planning and review meetings ensuring they are person-centred and outcome focused.

Advise and challenge schools and professionals in relation to SEND legislation and statutory requirements.

Support placement negotiations for pupils with EHC Plans including young people over 16.

Skills/Experience:

Experience of SEND processes within a Local Authority and drafting EHC Plans or statements.

Strong understanding of the Children and Families Act 2014 SEN Code of Practice 2015 and associated guidance.

Experience of working directly with schools nurseries or colleges.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging with parents children professionals and schools.

Ability to manage complex caseloads and prioritise workload effectively.

Experience in outcome-focused planning and partnership working.

Proficient in using case management systems (Impulse) word processing databases and spreadsheets.

Resilience in handling contentious situations and mitigating legal risk to the LA.

Knowledge of primary secondary and further education systems.

Familiarity with the Department for Education (DfE) transitional guidance.

Additional Information:

Hours: 35 per week 09:0017:00.

Location: The Woolwich Centre Royal Borough of Greenwich.

Required Skills:

Experience of SEND processes within a Local Authority and drafting EHC Plans or statements. Strong understanding of the Children and Families Act 2014 SEN Code of Practice 2015 and associated guidance. Experience of working directly with schools nurseries or colleges. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging with parents children professionals and schools. Ability to manage complex caseloads and prioritise workload effectively. Experience in outcome-focused planning and partnership working. Proficient in using case management systems (Impulse) word processing databases and spreadsheets. Resilience in handling contentious situations and mitigating legal risk to the LA. Knowledge of primary secondary and further education systems. Familiarity with the Department for Education (DfE) transitional guidance.

2 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: The SEN Assessment & Review Officer will work within the Royal Borough of Greenwichs Childrens Services ensuring compliance with the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEN Code of Practice 2015. The role involves managing complex caseloads de...