SEND CASEWORKER

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in Harrogate is offering a part-time role for a professional passionate about improving outcomes for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You will manage casework, draft necessary plans, and engage with various stakeholders. The position is flexible, allowing for 18.5 hours of work per week, and requires strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children and young people with SEND.
• Experience in education sector.
• Ability to engage stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage casework for children and young people with SEND.
• Draft Education Health & Care plans.
• Facilitate partnership working to meet needs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Experience in Special Educational Needs

Relationship management

Job description

If you are passionate about achieving the best outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and you are committed to ensuring we offer the best service we can, then we have a great opportunity for you.
Key duties:To provide a proactive casework management and service that is responsive, and customer focussed, for children, young people and their families with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) and in accordance with the requirements of the Children & Families Act 2014 and SEN Code of Practice 2015.To co-ordinate, facilitate and process for the statutory Education Health and Care (EHC) assessment and review process.Draft statutory Education Health & Care plans (EHCP) for children and young people as a result of EHC needs assessments or annual review amendments.To facilitate and engage in partnership working to agree solutions to meet the needs of children and young people with SEND in a creative and outcome focused way.To ensure effective co-production, co-planning and collaborative working takes place with parents, young people, and other professionals.
We are looking for someone who shares our belief in Hull City Council and our commitment to improving the lives of children and young people. You must have a passion to work in SEND and experience of working in education. A skillset in engaging and maintaining relationships with a wide range of stakeholders is paramount to the role.
We aim to put effective communication at the heart of our practice so you will need to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work under pressure. You must be self-motivated with a high level of organisational skills, able to work within prescribed timescales and adhere to deadlines.
This is a permanent, part-time position for 18.5 hours per week. There is flexibility in when these hours can be worked across the week and this can be discussed before or at interview.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jonathan Ellis at [e-mail]