SEN caseworker

Salford City Council; Swinton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Salford City Council's SEN team seeks a senior SEN caseworker to support a small team of caseworkers. You will oversee the administration of assessment procedures, drafting and amending EHCPs for children and young people (0–25) with SEND, and ensure plans meet statutory duties.

You will coordinate year groups, annual reviews and transitions, contribute to day-to-day SEN operations, and support induction and training for staff while managing a complex caseload and attending meetings as required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children/youth with SEND and their families in similar roles or educational settings.
• Strong knowledge of SEND Code of Practice and related legislation (Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code 2015, Equality Act 2010).

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration of assessment procedures and EHCP drafting/amendments.
• Coordinate placement, annual reviews and transitions for 0–25 with SEND.
• Ensure EHCPs meet statutory duties and high-quality standards.
• Support day-to-day SEN team operations through meetings and one-to-ones.
• Support induction and training for staff and manage a small, complex caseload.
• Attend meetings and reviews as required and assist managers and Head of Service.

Skills

SEN casework leadership

Team supervision

Case management

EHCP drafting

Training & induction

Job description

The team is responsible for the delivery of the Local Authority's statutory duties in relation to the assessment, provision and review of children and young people with complex SEN. Working closely with parents and other professionals from schools, health services and social care, the team ensure that the special educational needs of children are met within the context of managing resources fairly and equitably.

The SEN team co-ordinate the statutory assessment and review process, produce Education, Health & Care Plans, identify and commission appropriate provision., As a senior SEN caseworker, you will be responsible for supporting a small team of SEN caseworkers; this involves overseeing the administration of procedures for the assessment, drafting and amending of EHCPs, the placement and review of children and young people (0-25) with SEND and ensuring the EHCPs are of a high quality and meet statutory duties in relation to the Children and Families Act (2014), the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and the Equality Act (2010). The role is to support the effective day to day operation of the SEN team; you will do this through casework meetings, one to ones, and supporting staff through induction and training opportunities. You will also hold a small but complex caseload, involving attendance at meetings and reviews as necessary, and support the managers and Head of Service by coordinating year groups, annual reviews and transitions as required.

Your style and approach will reflect our values: you will be passionate about improving outcomes for the children and young people of Salford and always striving to improve things. You will have proven experience of working with children / young people with SEND and their families within a similar role or possibly within an educational setting.

You will have a strong knowledge and understanding of the SEND code of practice and the underpinning values of the Children's and Families Act (2014) and of good quality SEND provision and how this can be delivered., As an authority we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this.

The SEN team is a great place to work if you are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with additional needs.