SEND Short Breaks Assessor – Multi-Agency Role

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council; Bradford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Job summary

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council’s SEND Short Breaks team is seeking two Assessors to deliver Short Break Assessments for children and young people with SEND. You will use the approved framework to identify eligibility and collaborate with families to shape tailored support plans.

The role requires travel across Bradford districts, an active driving licence and car, and an enhanced DBS check. You will join a developing Children’s Services provision and work with professionals to

Qualifications

• Must be able to express themselves fluently and spontaneously in English.
• 3 years' relevant experience with children and young people with SEND.
• Working knowledge of EHCP sections relevant to service provisions.
• Experience in multi-agency settings or across teams and service areas.
• Knowledge of Children and Families Act 2014 and related legislation.
• Able to use a range of basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office.
• Must manage workload and meet statutory deadlines.
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret and summarise complex information.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Short Break Assessments to identify if a child/young person with SEND requires access to Short Breaks.
• Deliver assessments using the approved Bradford framework.
• Monitor and complete timely reviews of provision to ensure needs are met.
• Work with professionals to deliver tailored support plans for families.
• Travel across Bradford districts to fulfil duties and responsibilities.

Skills

Fluent expression in English

Multi-agency collaboration

Analytical skills

Ability to manage own workload

ICT systems experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Meeting deadlines

Effective communication

Education

Degree or proven equivalent level

Tools

Microsoft Office

ICT systems

Job description

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council’s SEND Short Breaks team is seeking two Assessors to deliver Short Break Assessments for children and young people with SEND. You will use the approved framework to identify eligibility and collaborate with families to shape tailored support plans.

The role requires travel across Bradford districts, an active driving licence and car, and an enhanced DBS check. You will join a developing Children’s Services provision and work with professionals to