Case Officer - SENDIASS

Leicestershire County Council; Quorn; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a SENDIASS Officer on a 12-month maternity cover to empower families of children and young people with SEND.

You will provide impartial information, guidance and advocacy, navigate EHCP processes and work with schools and authorities. The role offers flexible working options and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification with ISPEA training or willingness to undertake.
• Experience providing impartial information, advice and guidance to families and young people.
• Ability to support and represent families through meetings, reviews, mediation and tribunal processes.
• Strong advocacy and negotiation skills, with confidence in providing professional challenge where required.
• Considerable experience of supporting families or children with special educational needs, and working with schools, local authorities and partner agencies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and case recording.
• Knowledge of SEN and disability law, safeguarding and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide impartial information, guidance and advocacy to families navigating SEND Code of Practice and EHCP processes.
• Support families through meetings, reviews, mediation and tribunal processes.
• ADS advocate and challenge where required to ensure children and young people are at the centre of practice.
• Collaborate with schools, local authorities and partner agencies to support families.
• Maintain thorough documentation and case recording to support outcomes.

Skills

Level 4 qualification

ISPEA training

Impartial information

Advocacy & negotiation

SEND experience

Communication skills

SEN law knowledge

Job description

In this rewarding role, you will empower parents, carers, children and young people by helping them understand their statutory rights and navigate the SEND system with confidence. You'll provide impartial information, support and guidance in line with the SEND Code of Practice, ensuring that families are informed, heard and able to advocate for the outcomes that matter most to them.
Are you passionate about championing the rights of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you want a rewarding role where your expertise can make a real difference every day? We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated SENDIASS Officer to join our specialist team on a 12-month maternity cover contract.,

• Level 4 qualification & ISPEA legal training (or willingness to undertake) Specialist knowledge of SEND legislation, EHCP processes and statutory rights for children, young people and families.
• Experience of providing impartial information, advice and guidance to families and young people.
• Ability to support and represent families through meetings, reviews, mediation and tribunal processes.
• Strong advocacy and negotiation skills, with confidence in providing professional challenge where required.
• Considerable (relevant) experience of supporting families or children with special educational needs. Experience of working effectively with schools, local authorities and other partner agencies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and case recording.
• Knowledge of School and Local Authority's Statutory responsibility for SEN and Knowledge and understanding of SEN disability law. Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and keeping children and young people at the centre of all practice.

In addition, we also expect you to share and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a . Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

About Leicestershire County Council At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it's like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following