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We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to join our team as a SEN Casework Officer . This role involves assisting in the management of the Education Health and Care Needs Assessment and Annual Review Process for children with complex additional needs. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the effective utilization of resources in schools and settings both within and outside the county.

Main Accountabilities:

* Undertake workload associated with Education Health and Care Needs Assessment and Annual reviews for a designated geographical patch.

* Prepare and present cases to relevant panels and provide feedback to stakeholders. Implement creative solutions when required.

* Identify, negotiate, and resolve issues arising from casework and inter-agency work.

* Draft Education Health and Care Plans and attend planning meetings as necessary. Assist in monitoring children and young people's progress through the Annual Review process.

* Work in partnership with parents/carers and develop effective relationships with schools, professionals, and agencies.

* Negotiate educational provision with schools, settings, and agencies. Manage and monitor contract compliance with providers.

* Support the Team Leader in meeting statutory duties and targets, and contribute to the development of practices and policies within the team.

* Deputize for the Team Leader when required.

* Contribute to planning and delivering the Local Authority's response to special educational needs in the County. Participate in training delivery to various stakeholders.

* Demonstrate awareness and understanding of equal opportunities and safeguarding principles.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

* GCSE Grade A-C in English and Maths

* A Level/NVQ Level 4

* Teaching/special educational needs experience in an educational-related area

* Professional qualifications in Education/special educational needs

* Degree level qualification or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

* Working knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, legislation, and Children and Families Act

* Excellent planning and organizational skills

* Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-agency team

* Flexibility and adaptability

* Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and mediation skills

* Effective time management and ability to prioritize workload

* Confident in facilitating multi-agency meetings

* Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

* Understanding of issues facing children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities

* Experience of working as part of a busy team and independently

* Experience in partnership working and leading multi-agency meetings

* Proficiency in report writing and person-centered planning

* Experience in working with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities

Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding:

* Awareness and understanding of equal opportunities and safeguarding principles

* Ability to promote the safety and well-being of children, young people, and vulnerable adults

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 weeks