Senior Assessment Review Officer – Somerset

Pertemps; England; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Assessment Review Officer for a fully remote position. The ideal candidate will manage SEND tribunal appeals and mediation cases, ensuring legal compliance and collaborating with various stakeholders. Required skills include in-depth knowledge of SEND law, strong communication, and negotiation abilities. This role is an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals looking for flexibility.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Simple online registration process

Attractive referral schemes

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing SEND tribunals and mediation cases.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with a complex caseload.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate responses to SEND Tribunal appeals and represent local authority.
• Arrange and support mediation meetings to resolve disputes.
• Ensure legal compliance with SEND Code of Practice.
• Liaise collaboratively with stakeholders.
• Provide expert advice on tribunal and mediation processes.
• Maintain accurate case records and contribute to service improvement.

Skills

In-depth understanding of SEND legislation

Case management

Negotiation and advocacy

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Senior Assessment Review Officer – Somerset Council

• Pay rate: £49.91 per hour
• Location: Fully Remote
• Contract type: Temporary, full-time
• Council: Somerset Council

Pertemps is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Assessment Review Officer to join Somerset Council. This is a fully remote role offering a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to work within a highly skilled SEND team.

Responsibilities

• Tribunal Case Management: Coordinate responses to SEND Tribunal appeals, prepare legal documentation, gather evidence, and represent the local authority at hearings.
• Mediation Coordination: Arrange and support mediation meetings between families and the local authority to resolve disputes prior to formal proceedings.
• Legal Compliance: Ensure all actions adhere to the SEND Code of Practice, tribunal procedures, and statutory timelines.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Work collaboratively with parents, carers, schools, and partner agencies, managing cases with professionalism and sensitivity.
• Advice and Guidance: Provide expert advice to colleagues on tribunal and mediation processes to ensure consistent and lawful decision-making.
• Record Keeping and Reporting: Maintain accurate and detailed case records, outcomes, and learning points, contributing to service improvement and best practice.

Requirements

• In-depth understanding of SEND legislation and tribunal procedures
• Experience in case management within a SEND or education setting
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while managing a complex caseload

If you have extensive experience managing SEND tribunals and mediation cases and are looking for a flexible remote role, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply

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Why work through Pertemps?

• Dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide and support when you need it
• A simple online registration process
• Attractive referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance fully managed for you
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• …and much more!