Assistant SEND Officer - Bracknell - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility: full/part time

Diverse experience

Professional networking

Skill development

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd is recruiting a Social Worker for an Adults Multi-Disciplinary Team in Bracknell Forest. This locum role can be full or part time, offering flexible scheduling and exposure to SEND statutory services.

You will coordinate, administer and support SEND duties, liaise with families and schools, and ensure data accuracy across shared systems.

A substantive knowledge of SEND, case management experience, and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Substantial recent experience providing administrative support in a busy SEND service.
• Familiarity with SEND case management systems, excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in Preparing for Adulthood services or a Business/Administrative Support Officer role within SEND services.

Responsibilities

• Support the effective delivery of services within SEND, ensuring smooth coordination, administration, and information collation in line with statutory guidance.
• Provide high-quality confidential support related to the coordination and implementation of SEND team duties.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including parents/carers and schools, maintaining communication through professional correspondence.
• Manage information efficiently, keeping documentation up to date on shared systems with a keen eye for data security.
• Assist the entire SEN team in ensuring documentation is accurately recorded and accessible.
• Organise meetings, workshops, and events, ensuring timely circulation of papers and follow-up on actions.
• Provide admin support for the team’s response to Freedom of Information and Subject Access Requests, meeting deadlines and statutory requirements.
• Partner with colleagues to develop effective processes and provide training to new staff, bolstering the administration service model.
• Aid the wider SEND Service, managing emails, minutes, correspondence, and diaries, offering support to senior team members as needed.
• Work collaboratively with the SEND Service Business Support Team to ensure timely and compliant responses to enquiries.

Job description

Social Worker - Adults Multi-Disciplinary Team

Specialism:
Special Education Needs (SEND)

Location:
Bracknell Forest, Greater London, UK

Salary:
£18.90 per hour

Type:
Locum (Ongoing), Full Time / Part Time

Step into a role that promises variety and the chance to make a real difference. As an Assistant SEND Officer, you will join a dynamic team and contribute to the efficient operation of SEND Statutory Services. The locum work arrangement offers the flexibility to fit around your life schedule while gaining valuable experience in a vibrant sector.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time/Part Time: Enjoy the flexibility to suit your lifestyle whether you want to dive into full-time work or balance different commitments with a part-time role.
• Gain Diverse Experience: Locum positions allow you to work in various settings, giving you a broad spectrum of experience to enhance your career.
• Professional Networking: Being part of different teams provides the opportunity to expand your professional network significantly.
• Skill Development: Hone your skills in a fast-paced environment that values and nurtures career development.

What you will do

• Support the effective delivery of services within SEND, ensuring smooth coordination, administration, and information collation in line with statutory guidance.
• Provide high-quality confidential support related to the coordination and implementation of SEND team duties.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including parents/carers and schools, maintaining communication through professional correspondence.
• Manage information efficiently, keeping documentation up to date on shared systems with a keen eye for data security.
• Assist the entire SEN team in ensuring documentation is accurately recorded and accessible.
• Organise meetings, workshops, and events, ensuring timely circulation of papers and follow-up on actions.
• Provide admin support for the team’s response to Freedom of Information and Subject Access Requests, meeting deadlines and statutory requirements.
• Partner with colleagues to develop effective processes and provide training to new staff, bolstering the administration service model.
• Aid the wider SEND Service, managing emails, minutes, correspondence, and diaries, offering support to senior team members as needed.
• Work collaboratively with the SEND Service Business Support Team to ensure timely and compliant responses to enquiries.
• Substantial recent experience providing administrative support in a busy SEND service or related environment.
• Proven ability to maintain and update databases, handle queries professionally, manage shared email inboxes, and support meetings and panels effectively.
• Familiarity with SEND case management systems, excellent organisational skills, and attention to detail.
• Experience in Preparing for Adulthood services or a Business/Administrative Support Officer role within SEND services.

Nestled in Greater London, Bracknell Forest is rich with amenities and connectivity, making it a fantastic place to live and work. The area boasts beautiful green spaces, excellent schools, and vibrant cultural scenes, making it the perfect spot to grow both professionally and personally. Join us in Bracknell Forest, where opportunity meets a community-driven lifestyle!