Experts at Hand Co-ordinator

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; Tooting; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave (including Bank/H

Flexible working

Generous pension plan

Job summary

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are leading the development of a clear, accessible SEND Local Offer and the Experts at Hand model in Wandsworth. You will coordinate across education, health and social care, bringing together schools, services and families to ensure timely support for children and young people with SEND.

You will oversee referral pathways, organise training, monitor impact through data and feedback, and contribute to continuous improvement across SEND reform priorities.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification and a relevant professional qualification in SEND, psychology, teaching, education, or related field.
• Substantial knowledge of SEND provision, statutory duties and processes including SEND Code of Practice and the Children and Families Act 2014.
• Understanding of current government SEND Reform policies and Early Years Foundation Stage benchmarks.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational coordination, development and implementation of the Experts at Hand model.
• Coordinate across education, health and social care with schools, families and partner agencies.
• Monitor referral pathways and access to specialist advice; organise training and professional learning.
• Prepare reports and presentations; contribute to Department for Education returns; shape SEND services.

Skills

SEND knowledge

Partnership coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Policy awareness

Education

Degree-level qualification in SEND/education

Job description

You must be able to travel independently across Wandsworth and may be required to undertake occasional evening work to support engagement events and partnership meetings. Would you like to the opportunity to be at the centre of developing a clear, accessible and responsive SEND Local Offer in Wandsworth? Acting as the central point of contact, you will lead the operational coordination, development and implementation of Wandsworth Council's Experts at Hand model, a key part of the SEND Reform programme. You will bring together schools, early years providers, specialist services, health partners and local authority teams so that children and young people with SEND can access specialist advice and intervention at the earliest point of need. About the role Working across education, health and social care, you will build strong partnerships with professionals, families and key stakeholders, including the Parent Carer Forum and Wandsworth Information, Advice and Support Service. You will oversee implementing and monitoring referral pathways and access to specialist advice, organise training and professional learning opportunities to embed inclusive practice across the borough. You will also play a leading role in maintaining and improving the Expert at Hand content within the SEND Local Offer, ensuring families and practitioners can easily access up-to-date information and support. Alongside coordinating service activity, you will use data, feedback and performance information to monitor impact, inform continuous improvement and support wider SEND Reform priorities. From preparing reports and presentations to contributing evidence for Department for Education returns, you will help shape the future of SEND services in Wandsworth, ensuring children and young people receive timely, appropriate support that meets their individual needs.

• A degree-level qualification and a relevant professional qualification in SEND, psychology, teaching or education, childhood development, or another evidenced specialist field.
• Substantial knowledge and understanding of SEND provision, statutory duties and processes, including the SEND Code of Practice, the Children and Families Act 2014, safeguarding and child protection requirements.
• Sound knowledge of current government policy relating to SEND Reform and of Early Years Foundation Stage attainment levels and age-related expectations.
• Successful experience of coordinating projects, programmes or multi-agency initiatives, including planning, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating new systems or services.
• A strong track record in a senior or lead role supporting children and young people with SEND, with substantial experience of engaging schools, families and partner agencies.
• Strong organisational, project coordination, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to facilitate meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagement.
• The ability to lead change, motivate and support others, and use management information to improve services and outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as:

• 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• flexible working
• a generous pension plan

Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).