Practice Learning Reviewer NG

Plymouth City Council; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Plymouth is seeking a Practice Learning Reviewer responsible for reviewing and analyzing the impact of services to children and families. The ideal candidate will ensure statutory compliance with Education Health and Care Plans and lead quality assurance practices. Essential qualifications include a Diploma in Social Work and significant experience in children's services. Strong communication and analytical skills are required. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level.
• Extensive knowledge of children's services legislative and inspection frameworks.
• Professional qualification in education or social work or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze impact of services to children and families.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements for Education Health and Care Plans.
• Lead on quality assurance practices and processes for EHCPs.

Skills

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Excellent analytical skills

Time management

Effective negotiation skills

People management skills

Education

Diploma in Social Work or equivalent

Educated to degree level

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic case record systems

Job description

Job Category : Social & Healthcare Qualified

Location : Ballard House, West Hoe Road, Plymouth City Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate start

Start Time : 09 : 00

End Time : 17 : 30

Salary : £32.20

Overview

To review, analyse and make judgements on the impact of services and interventions to children, young people, and their families by Children services to inform future professional practice and service delivery.

To ensure that statutory and regulatory requirements are met in the completion of Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), reviews of EHCPs for all children with SEND and placement of children and young people with EHCPs. The Practice Learning Reviewer will provide independent, professional support and challenge and be accountable for service improvement, working alongside services in localities.

The Practice Learning Reviewer will be responsible for leading on and implementing quality assurance practice and processes of new EHCPs, amended EHCPs, annual reviews of EHCPs and the decision-making process around education, health and care needs assessments (EHCNAs).

Essential Qualifications / Knowledge

• Diploma in Social Work or equivalent
• Educated to degree level
• Extensive experience and knowledge of the legislative and inspection frameworks children’s services works within including understanding what ‘good’ and ‘outstanding’ practice looks like
• Professional / final qualification in education or social work, or relevant demonstrable experience in a similar role.
• Post qualifying training relating to the safeguarding and care of children and young people.
• Extensive knowledge of current relevant legislation and national policy and performance frameworks in relation to SEND.
• Operational knowledge relevant to the area of service covered.

Essential Experience

• Extensive Experience of working across a range of children’s services areas
• Extensive experience of undertaking a range of high-quality audits / practice learning reviews including thematic reviews and dip samples at pace.
• Experiences of engaging practitioners, managers, children, young people, and families in the Practice Learning Review process
• Substantial experience of operational Education, health and social care services.
• Experience of contributing to policy and strategy development and implementation.
• Experience of supporting workforce development in relation to SEND legislation and processes associated with EHCPs.
• Experience of using electronic case record systems
• Experience of using Microsoft office

Essential Skills

• A self‑starter with ability to work independently, and as part of a team, to a high standard to demanding timescales.
• Excellent written communication skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills ensuring effective working with professionals, children, young people, and families.
• Excellent analytical skills
• High level of resilience, attention to detail, emotional intelligence, ability to work calmly and methodically under pressure.
• High level of written and oral communication skills.
• People management skills.
• Ability to take initiative.
• Time management.
• Effective negotiation skills.