SEND Business Support Officer

Cheshire East Council; City of Edinburgh; In loco; GBP 22.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

34 days annual leave (including bank)

Hybrid/remote working where possible

Salary sacrifice green car scheme

Salary sacrifice for white goods

Enhanced public pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Descrizione del lavoro

Cheshire East Partnership is seeking a SEND Business Support Officer to provide vital admin and business support for SEND services across the borough. The role is based at Delamere House, Crewe or Macclesfield Town Hall and focuses on ensuring smooth operation and strong data management.

You will support statutory processes, coordinate EHCPs, maintain records, and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders while working closely with schools and partner agencies to improve outcomes

Competenze

• Highly organised with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage a range of stakeholders.
• Comfortable using IT systems and producing accurate reports/documentation.
• Proactive and flexible approach to problem-solving and service delivery.
• Committed to inclusive education and improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

Mansioni

• Provide essential administrative and business support to the SEND service.
• Coordinate and deliver statutory processes, including EHCPs.
• Maintain accurate records and data systems for compliance and service delivery.
• Prepare reports, correspondence and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with schools and partner agencies to support SEND children and young people.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency and service improvement.

Conoscenze

Organised

Strong communication

Data management

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

IT systems proficiency

Strumenti

Office 365 / IT systems

Descrizione del lavoro

At Cheshire East we’re making significant, tangible investments in our foundations. This includes strengthening our commissioning function, expanding workforce development and creating clearer, more ambitious pathways. To realise these ambitions, we’re seeking ambitious and flexible individuals who want to help us shape the future.

We have an exciting opportunity for a SEND Business Support Officer based at Delamere House, Crewe or at Macclesfield Town Hall.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to provide vital administrative and business support to ensure the smooth running of SEND services, helping to deliver positive outcomes for families across the borough. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working collaboratively, we’d love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will:

• Provides essential administrative and business support to the SEND service.
• Supports the coordination and delivery of statutory processes, including Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Maintains accurate records and data systems to ensure compliance and effective service delivery.
• Assists in preparing reports, correspondence, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues, schools, and partner agencies to support children and young people with SEND.
• Contributes to service improvement by identifying opportunities for greater efficiency and consistency.

This is just a snapshot of some of the exciting things you’ll be doing in the role, to find out more about the other key responsibilities of the role please view the attached job description.

The successful candidate will bring:

• You’ll be highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• You’ll have excellent communication skills and be confident working with a range of stakeholders.
• You’ll be comfortable using IT systems and producing accurate reports and documentation.
• You’ll bring a proactive and flexible approach to problem-solving and service delivery.
• You’ll be committed to supporting inclusive education and improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
• You’ll thrive in a team environment and be motivated by making a positive difference.

To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.

In return we are able to offer:

• Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
• Purchase of annual leave - Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexi-time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There’s no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
• Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
• Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
• Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life
• Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
  • Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
  • Off-Peak Racket Sports
  • Athletics Tracks
  • Sauna/Steam/Spa