SEND Communications and Resolutions Manager

Hillingdon Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Hours

36 Hour Week

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Cycle to Work

Local Government Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support and Counselling

Job summary

Hillingdon Council is seeking a dedicated SEND services leader to drive improvements for children with SEND. You will lead a busy team, apply SEND legislation knowledge, and manage appeals and mediations with a focus on best practices. Strong communication is essential.

Join a council that emphasises safeguarding, professional development, and a supportive working environment with excellent benefits in place.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing a busy team and leadership qualities.
• Strong understanding of SEND legislation, including the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice.
• Experience handling SEND Appeals, Tribunals, and formal Mediations.
• Knowledge of recent developments in SEND case law and best practices.
• High standard of communication both orally and written.

Skills

Leadership

SEND knowledge

Appeals handling

SEND case law

Communication

Job description

About the role

Hillingdon Council is building on best practices to implement exciting improvements in our SEND services. We are committed to providing the highest level of support to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), working closely with educational settings to ensure their needs are met effectively.

About You

We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable professional who is passionate about embedding innovative approaches to SEND support across our local area.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A proven track record of managing a busy team and leadership qualities, with the ability to think outside of the box and be solution focused.
• A strong understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) legislation, including the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice.
• Experience handling SEND Appeals, Tribunals, and formal Mediations.
• Knowledge of recent developments in SEND case law and best practices.
• A high standard of communication both orally and written.

Additional Information

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment clearances.

About us

We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.

Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:

• Flexible Working Hours - We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
• 36 Hour Week - Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement - increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles).
• Hillingdon Sports & Leisure - Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes - option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
• Cycle to Work - Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
• Local Government Pension Scheme - access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
• Vivup Benefits - Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
• Mental Health Support and Counselling Services - Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
• Travel Support - Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.
• Trade Union Membership - The Council recognises UNISON, Unite, AEP and GMB and supports employees' freedom of choice in relation to trade union membership.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.

The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.

Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.

Recruitment Information

Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a 'per application' basis.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject to the following pre-employment screening:

• Enhanced DBS Check
• 5 years of Referencing

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.