Local Offer and Co-Production Assistant

Your new company Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is a unitary authority based in the heart of the town centre. This diverse and busy town has a great seafront, public parks and leisure activities, competitive house pricing and excellent travel links, accessible via two train lines from Liverpool Street and Fenchurch Street. It offers traditional seaside living that makes it a fantastic place to live and work. Southend on Sea Borough Council has a 2050 ambition, a collective vision for the future for our town and a strong sense of purpose. Through our Transforming Together Programme we are developing the culture we need to develop and nurture to take our organisation to the next stage in its journey. As part of this programme we are changing the way we deliver services for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families. Your new role We are looking for a Local Offer and Co-Production Assistant to join the SEND service on a full time, permanent basis. You will support the Local Offer and Co-Production Officer to ensure that the requirements of the SEND Code of Practice and all other relevant legislation are met. As a Local Offer and Co-Production Assistant, you will support with the facilitation of and attendance at events and meetings such as Local Offer of Provision Review Group, SEND Student Forum, Parent events, Engagement activities, SENCO Clusters etc. You will be efficient and provide multi-skilled administrative support according to the needs of the team. You will also promote the effective use of social media to increase people’s awareness of the Local Offer website and the services available locally. This will include daily monitoring of the social media accounts and responding to feedback. We want the new SEND service to deliver our corporate values and behaviours which are; Inclusive – We put people at the heart of what we do. Collaborative – We work together. Proud – We are proud to make lives better. Honest – We are honest, fair and accountable. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, it is vital that you have sound knowledge of web systems including social media and content management systems. You need to be proficient in using information technology, be well organised and be able to prioritise and meet deadlines. Experience in developing promotional and information materials is essential for this role. Experience of writing for the web and social media will be highly advantageous but not essential. If as an individual, you can sign up to our values and behaviours below and want to make a difference for children and young people with SEND and their families then we really want to hear from you: Drive positive change – We have a future focused workforce that can easily respond to different and changing demands. Everyone has a positive attitude so that they may adapt to the pace of change. We embrace new technologies and new ideas Trust and respect – We create mutual trust and remove barriers to help develop a highly collaborative and respectful team. We value feedback and respectfully listen to other people’s opinions Demonstrating strong leadership – Strong leaders lead by example, and through their behaviours and positive professional approach to work, they encourage team motivation and achievements. They actively challenge bad behaviour, respect other people’s views, and are open, transparent and supportive Acting with integrity and behaving responsibly – We expect staff to take ownership of their work, to take responsibility for their actions and decisions and be accountable for their performance and development. Acting with integrity and behaving responsibly is key to ensure the Council and its staff achieve an excellent reputation with residents, partners and businesses. Building relationships to work well together - We work with each other to reach common goals; sharing information, supporting colleagues, welcoming feedback, building good relationships and partnerships to improve productivity and effectiveness. We apply an inclusive approach to staff, customers, residents and the community as a whole to deliver efficient and effective services. What you'll get in return When you join the council you can enjoy a range of benefits including: - flexible working, salary and pension scheme, 23 days holiday Pro rata (excluding bank holidays) and employee schemes. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Borough Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position with Southend-On-Sea Borough Council, please contact us on for a confidential discussion on your career. “Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above. This will be dependent on the volume of applications received.” Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.