Designated Social Care Officer SEND - Bracknell Forest. Job in Bracknell Education & Training Jobs

Eden Brown Synergy; Easthampstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Eine innovative Behörde sucht einen leidenschaftlichen Sozialarbeiter, der die soziale Betreuung von Kindern mit besonderen Bildungsbedürfnissen leitet. In dieser Schlüsselrolle werden Sie die strategische Führung für die Bereitstellung von SEND-Diensten übernehmen und sicherstellen, dass alle Kinder die Unterstützung erhalten, die sie benötigen. Sie werden eng mit verschiedenen Agenturen zusammenarbeiten, um die Richtlinien zu beeinflussen und die besten Praktiken zu fördern. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für die Verbesserung der Lebensqualität von Kindern und Jugendlichen mit SEND haben und über die erforderlichen Qualifikationen und Erfahrungen verfügen, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie, einen bedeutenden Unterschied zu machen.

Qualifications

• Soziale Arbeit Qualifikation und Registrierung bei Social Work England erforderlich.
• Umfangreiche Erfahrung in der Arbeit mit Kindern und Jugendlichen mit SEND.

Responsibilities

• Leitung der sozialen Dienste für SEND in der Gemeinde.
• Aufbau starker Partnerschaften mit Bildung, Gesundheit und Sozialdiensten.

Skills

Beziehungsaufbau

Verhandlungsführung

Qualitätsmanagement

Führungskompetenz

Education

Soziale Arbeit Qualifikation (CQSW/DipSW)

Job description

Bracknell Forest Council is seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker with a passion for working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families. This is an opportunity to lead and develop the social care elements of the SEND strategy, ensuring compliance with the SEND Code of Practice (2015), the Children and Families Act (2014), and the Care Act (2014).

Key Responsibilities:

1. Act as the strategic lead for Social Care's contribution to SEND services across the local authority.
2. Build strong partnerships with Education, Health, and Social Care to enhance service provision.
3. Influence and shape SEND policy through evidence-based best practices at a local, regional, and national level.
4. Lead and support a team including Social Workers, Family Workers, and Administrative Officers.
5. Ensure that children and young people with SEND receive the right support at the right time from appropriately skilled professionals.
6. Represent Bracknell Forest Council at regional and national SEND events.
7. Oversee quality assurance and workforce development to enhance SEND-related training and practice.
8. Support seamless transitions for young people with SEND into adulthood, working closely with Adult Social Care teams.
9. Participate in decision-making panels, multi-agency meetings, and contribute to external inspections (e.g., Ofsted/CQC).
10. Work collaboratively to co-produce services with parents, carers, and partner agencies.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

1. A Social Work qualification (CQSW/DipSW) and registration with Social Work England (SWE).
2. Extensive post-qualification experience working with children and young people with SEND and their families.
3. A strong understanding of SEND legislation and reforms in a social care setting.
4. The ability to negotiate, influence, and build relationships across multiple agencies.
5. Experience in performance management, quality assurance, and workforce development.
6. Knowledge of co-production, participation, and engagement strategies for children with SEND.
7. Leadership skills to inspire and support teams in delivering best practices.
8. A commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND, ensuring inclusion, safeguarding, and positive transitions to adulthood.

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Mayur Rabari at removed) or call on (phone number removed).