SEND Services Officer Bespoke Packages and Personal Budgets (Redeployment 22737)

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid Working
• Salary: 34434 per annum(pro rata if part time)
• Hours: 37 flexible working options
• Contract: Permanent

At Suffolk County Council we are committed to ensuring that children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities receive the support set out in their Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Delivering this support often involves personalised arrangements including SEND Personal Budgets and bespoke packages.

We are looking for a Personal Budget Coordinator to support the effective administration financial monitoring and oversight of personal budget arrangements within the Statutory SEND Service. This role plays an important part in ensuring that personal budgets and direct payments are managed in line with statutory guidance local policy and the provision specified in EHCPs.

This role would suit someone who is highly organised comfortable working independently confident interpreting guidance and applying it in practice with a strong eye for detail and a commitment to fair and consistent practice.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

In this role you will support the effective management and governance of SEND Personal Budgets and Direct Payments ensuring they are administered in line with statutory guidance local policy and the provision set out in Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

You will work closely with colleagues across the SEND service to support transparent processes and consistent practice ensuring personal budget arrangements are clearly recorded appropriately monitored and aligned with agreed provision.

On a regular basis you will:

• Monitor SEND Personal Budgets and Direct Payments to ensure expenditure aligns with agreed support arrangements
• Track and reconcile personal budget related spend and maintain accurate financial records
• Prepare financial and case information to support SEND decision-making panels and governance processes
• Identify and address discrepancies in expenditure including underpayments or overpayments in accordance with council procedures
• Support the application of statutory guidance SEND legislation and local policy when considering personal budget arrangements
• Contribute to the development and improvement of clear processes and guidance relating to SEND personal budgets
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across services to support consistent and transparent practice
• Maintain accurate case recording and reporting in line with council requirements

You will need

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Be confident working with financial information data and reporting processes
• Be able to interpret guidance and procedures and apply them appropriately in practice
• Be able to manage their workload effectively and work with a degree of independence
• Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues partners and families where appropriate
• Work collaboratively to support consistent and transparent decision-making processes
• Demonstrate professionalism integrity and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people
• Experience of working in SEND services local government or a role involving financial monitoring or governance would be beneficial.

You can view a full list of requirements intheJob 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 Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Services team works closely with families schools and other professionals to assess childrens needs and develop Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The service manages a wide variety of work such as reviews of EHCPs arranging commissioned provision consultations for mainstream and specialist placements.

The service now operates within several focused teams with strong cross team working and a commitment to ensuring all contribute to service wide priorities.

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 Joanna Howell for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling or emailing .

How to apply

Step 1 -Read theJob and Person Profile (Word).

Step 2 -Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 -Upload asupporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the Person Profile sectionof the JPP.

• You should use theSupporting Statement template.
• Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.

For guidance on completing your application please see our How to Apply page.

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences so we encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the process. You can also read ourUsing AI in Your Application and Interview guidanceto understand acceptable and unacceptable use of AI. If AI is used inappropriately your application may 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 30 March 2026

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. #LI-Hybrid