SEND Lead Worker

National health service; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking a SEND Lead Worker to coordinate and manage Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) and associated reviews. The role supports families with SEND, ensuring timely processes and effective partnerships with children, young people and professionals.

The post requires a level 4 qualification and at least two years of experience in relevant settings. The role offers hybrid working with office and community-based activity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a level 4 recognised qualification or willingness to work towards.
• At least two years of experience in early years, social care, health or education.
• Experience in coordinating and liaising with multiple agencies and services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments and EHCP reviews and monitoring.
• Manage administrative functions within statutory processes and meet deadlines.
• Identify when specialist involvement is needed and establish appropriate contacts.

Skills

Partnership working

SEND experience

Organisational skills

Education

Level 4 qualification

Job description

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact as a SEND Lead Worker? Join our SEND and Inclusion service and help improve outcomes that bring positive changes to the lives of families and children/young people with SEND.

We take great pride in our passionate and enthusiastic approach, delivering high-quality support tailored to the unique needs of every individual. Our focus is on preventive and early intervention, ensuring that our services are child, young person, and family-centred, always listening to and responding to their voices.

Main duties of the job As a SEND Lead Worker, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating and facilitating the Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment and/or overseeing the review and monitoring process of Education, Health, and Care plans (EHCP). Opportunities exist in both the Preparation for Adulthood/Post 16 team, community review team and Assessment team. Your responsibilities will encompass efficiently managing administrative functions within these statutory processes and meeting crucial statutory deadlines.

In this role, you will identify when specialist involvement is necessary and establish the appropriate contacts. Additionally, you will be based at a locality hub or on visits for at least 50% of your week., Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals who are highly organised and possess extensive experience of working in partnership with children, young people, and their families, particularly those with SEND. You must hold a minimum of a level 4 recognised qualification or willing to work towards and a minimum of two years of experience in early years, social care, health, or education.

About us Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customerfacing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.