SEND Placements & Brokerage Specialist

Leicestershire County Council; Preston; Presencial; GBP 29 000 - 33 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Lancashire County Council is hiring a SEND Brokerage Officer to join our dedicated team. You will play a key role in securing high-quality placements and coordinating support arrangements for children and young people with complex needs.

You will work closely with operational teams, education providers, commissioning colleagues and external partners to identify suitable provision that meets individual needs while delivering value for money.

Qualificações

• Experience of working within education, children's services, SEND, social care, commissioning or a related environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Sound problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Good IT skills and experience of maintaining accurate records.
• A commitment to achieving the best outcomes for children, young people and families.

Responsabilidades

• Managing and progressing placement requests for children and young people with SEND.
• Liaising with educational settings, providers and partner agencies to identify appropriate provision.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting commissioning and brokerage activity across SEND services.
• Ensuring timely placement arrangements that support positive outcomes.
• Maintaining accurate records, monitoring placement activity and producing reports where required.
• Supporting continuous improvement and contributing to the effective use of resources.

Conhecimentos

Experience in SEND/education services

Excellent communication

Strong organisational skills

Problem-solving and analytical

IT skills and records management

Commitment to best outcomes for CYP/FH

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Lancashire County Council is hiring a SEND Brokerage Officer to join our dedicated team. You will play a key role in securing high-quality placements and coordinating support arrangements for children and young people with complex needs.

You will work closely with operational teams, education providers, commissioning colleagues and external partners to identify suitable provision that meets individual needs while delivering value for money.