SEND Service Manager x 2

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking two experienced SEND Service Managers to lead teams dedicated to supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals by ensuring high-quality services and compliance with statutory requirements. As a leader, you will inspire your team, foster partnerships, and drive improvements across the SEND service. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the skills to navigate challenges effectively, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Experience managing statutory SEND services and leading teams.
• Ability to implement the Code of Practice 2014 effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team to ensure high-quality practice for vulnerable children.
• Lead coordination of SEND statutory processes and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Knowledge of SEND Code of Practice

Solution-focused Problem Solving

Education

Relevant Degree in Education or Social Work

Job description

At Bath & North East Somerset Council, we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.

Are you driven by a passion for positively impacting the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you possess the leadership skills to inspire and guide a team dedicated to delivering exceptional support and services? If so, we would love to hear from you!

We are looking for 2 solution-focused and experienced SEND Service Managers who have experience managing a statutory SEND service through a time of rapid improvement and change. One role will be focused on early years and primary, and one on secondary and preparing for adulthood phases.

The SEND Service Manager develops, supports, and champions partnership working across the County. They oversee in excess of 1200 children and young people within their portfolio, managing a team to ensure children and young people achieve positive outcomes through well-planned, integrated, and coordinated services.

The SEND Service Manager is responsible for meeting all service targets and national performance indicators. They ensure the Statutory SEND Team is proactive and creative, working in a solution-focused manner, making a positive difference to the outcomes for children, young people, and their families.

Role Purpose:

The SEND Service Manager plays a crucial role in embedding best practice within their team and developing relationships with key stakeholders. They are responsible for improving the quality of life for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Bath and North East Somerset.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Manage a team to ensure high-quality practice and positive outcomes for vulnerable children.
2. Provide high-quality supervision to team members, strengthening practice and ensuring consistency.
3. Lead the coordination and delivery of SEND statutory processes, ensuring compliance with regulations.
4. Promote local and national policies on inclusion, taking account of local initiatives.
5. Collaborate with managers and professionals in other services for effective planning and organisation.
6. Support and develop the delivery of assessment, preventative interventions, and statutory processes related to LA provision for children and young people aged 0-25 with high-level SEND.
7. Maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of changing case law and legal changes in SEND.
8. Ensure systems are established for accurate data recording and financial transactions.
9. Provide management support through regular structured supervision and professional guidance.

In addition to the role specific criteria, to be shortlisted for this position your CV and cover letter will clearly evidence:

1. Experience at a senior level of implementing the Code of Practice 2014 and supervising SEN Caseworkers to deliver quality EHC plans within statutory timescales.
2. The ability to take the lead on complex cases, modelling best practice in service delivery and staff management.
3. You can work flexibly and effectively under pressure, be resilient and solution-focused when facing challenges.
4. You can communicate effectively and present data & complex information, including clear and concise reports to managers and partnership groups.
5. The ability to make decisions in relation to children and young people based on sound assessment of needs and appraisal of available options.

Experience line managing and providing supervision for multiple professionals with varying roles and responsibilities.

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Laura Donnelly, Head of SEND on 01225 477105 or email [e-mail].

Interview date: TBC

About Bath & North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to our benefits.

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives. Find out more about our values at our values.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at Disability Confident Employer.

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.