Senior Appeals Officer – SEND (Social Care Qualified)

Neway International Ltd; Nottingham; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public authority in the UK is seeking a Senior Appeals Officer to represent the Local Authority at SENDIST tribunal hearings. The role involves managing complex appeal cases and ensuring compliance with SEND legislation. Applicants should have a minimum of 4 years of experience in children’s services and significant mediation experience. This is a remote position with a temporary contract lasting 6 weeks offering a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years post-qualification experience in children’s services.
• Significant experience in mediation and tribunal work within a SEND context.
• In-depth knowledge of SEND legislation, including the Children and Families Act 2014.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Local Authority at SENDIST tribunal hearings and mediation meetings.
• Prepare and manage complex appeal cases, including evidence gathering.
• Oversee statutory assessments and annual reviews for children with SEND.

Skills

Mediation skills

Understanding of SEND legislation

Communication skills

Conflict resolution skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

⚖️ Job Opportunity: Senior Appeals Officer – SEND (Social Care Qualified)

Client: Nottinghamshire County Council | Location: Remote | Contract: Temporary | 6 weeks | Full-time (37 hrs/week) | Start Date: 10 November 2025 | Rate: PAYE £22.85/hr | Umbrella/Ltd £30.17/hr | Day Rate: £400 | IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Responsibilities

• Represent the Local Authority at SENDIST tribunal hearings, mediation, and resolution meetings.
• Prepare and manage complex appeal cases, including evidence gathering and documentation.
• Oversee statutory assessments and annual reviews for children and young people with SEND.
• Lead on SEND development across Nottinghamshire, promoting multi-agency collaboration.
• Ensure statutory timescales and standards are met across the locality SEND team.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 4 years post-qualification experience in children’s services.
• Significant experience in mediation and tribunal work within a SEND context.
• In-depth knowledge of SEND legislation, including the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, education law, and inclusion challenges.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook, and case management systems.

This is a fully remote role, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families across Nottinghamshire. If you have the expertise and drive to lead complex SEND casework and represent the LA with confidence, we’d love to hear from you.