SEND Case Officer

Spencer Clarke Group ,
Bournemouth, Dorset

Overview

Spencer Clarke Group are working closely alongside Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council to provide them with a SEND Case Officer on a 6-month initial contract which is likely to be extended into a longer-term contract. This role is full time and offers a pay rate of £16-£30 per hour . This may be negotiable dependent on your experience. As a successful SEND Case Officer , you will: Acting as the named officer for a caseload of young people in the Council placing children with complex needs at the heart of all that we do and providing a joined up approach to working with other services to ensure that children and young people have a holistic assessment and so that families experience a coordinated assessment process. To work to ensure that children and young people with complex needs have a voice and are enabled to influence their learning outcomes. Working with parents to support and to advise them as their children are undergoing a statutory assessment or related assessment process in order that they fully understand their rights, and are empowered to express their views regarding the education of their children. implementing the administration of the statutory assessment procedures of the Children and Families Act 2014 and advise and respond appropriately throughout the process on behalf of the Local Authority to its legal statutory implications. liaising, advising and maintaining close contact with those professionals involved in the statutory assessment process (Schools/Colleges, Educational Psychologists, Health Authorities, Social Care etc.). To be considered, you will have the following knowledge/experience: Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential information and in managing/resolving conflicts. Experience of working across professions and agencies to meet high standards of service delivery, meeting deadlines and using resources effectively. Experience of successfully building good working relationships with children, young people and families in a professional context in a variety of settings. Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience relevant to this role. Must be able to travel, using public or other forms of transport where they are viable, or by holding a valid UK driving licence with access to own or pool car. If you wish to be put forward, please apply below and contact Cameron Nicholls Spencer Clarke Group. / This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89765553