SEND Assistant Caseworker (Lincoln and Sleaford)

Lincolnshire County Council; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking SEND Assistant Caseworkers to join their dynamic teams. This role focuses on ensuring that children with special educational needs receive the necessary support and services. With two full-time positions available, one permanent and one fixed-term, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of children while enjoying a supportive work environment. The organization values work-life balance and provides comprehensive training and career progression opportunities. If you're passionate about making a difference, this role is ideal for you.

Benefits

Contributory Pension

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Flexible Working Policies

Career Progression Opportunities

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Effective interpersonal skills for engaging with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth completion of EHC needs assessments.
• Support children in achieving the best education and health outcomes.

Skills

Effective Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Verbal and Written Communication

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? We are excited to announce two openings for SEND Assistant Caseworkers to join our passionate and dynamic SEND teams.

About the role:

The SEND Assistant Caseworker role ensures the smooth and efficient completion of EHC needs assessments, ensuring that children and young people receive the appropriate services and provision to meet their needs and support them in achieving the best possible education, health, and care outcomes.

We have two full-time posts available - one permanent post in the Lincoln West Lindsey team and one fixed-term (until 31/01/2026) in the North Kesteven South Kesteven team.

About you:

We are looking for someone who is an effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills. In addition, you will need to have strong verbal and written skills for communicating with a range of people and be well-organized, with an ability to work under pressure and to deadlines. If you are looking for progression and the opportunity to develop and grow, the SEND team is a great place to do it!

About us:

The authority is one of the largest county councils in the UK, and we are ambitious for both the residents of our county and the people who work here. We care about our staff, and it is important to us that you have an excellent work/life balance and the opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills in a supportive Local Authority setting. We provide a robust and thorough training package for our new staff.

If this sounds like the role for you:

Please read through the full Job Description to help you complete the best application possible before clicking apply.

About Our Offer:

Along with a competitive salary, we are offering:

• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

Further details can be found here: Rewards and benefits - Lincolnshire County Council

LCC is proud to offer an agile and flexible approach to working, including working from home and being able to commute to Sleaford (for the NKSK post) or Lincoln (for the LWL post), enabling a good work/life balance.

If you would like an informal discussion about this role, please contact:

Claire Lawson via email: [e-mail] for the North Kesteven South Kesteven role.

Emma Storey via email: [e-mail] for the Lincoln West Lindsey role.

Closing details:

Closing date for applications: 15th May. Interviews will be held on 11th and 13th June in Lincoln.

Please note that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack before applying.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply promptly.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Working arrangements:

We embrace new ways of working, including hybrid working. You will be given a nominated work base and may need to commute to it. Working arrangements will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Our technology enables remote collaboration, and we require good connectivity. Support can be discussed during recruitment if needed.

Fluency Duty:

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for this post.