Social Workers, Family Safeguarding Team

Swindon Borough Council; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Swindon Borough Council seeks a SEND Policy and Performance Officer to join their dedicated team. The successful candidate will engage in policy implementation, data management, and contribute to the improvement of services for children and families. This full-time role offers training and development opportunities values creativity and innovation.

Benefits

Flexible work-life balance

Ongoing personal development support

Qualifications

• Desire to learn about SEND is essential.
• Must have excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Focus on policy implementation and information governance.
• Support commissioning arrangements and management of performance data.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery and have been shortlisted for the ‘Most Improved Council’ at the Local Government Awards (LGA).

We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that’s who we’re doing it for – the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you’ll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It’s all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.

We are seeking to recruit a dedicated individual to join our Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Service as a permanent SEND Policy and Performance Officer on a full-time basis. If you have an analytical mind, a keen eye for detail and are passionate about policy / process development within SEND – this could be the opportunity for you!

Your next role

We recognise that most potential applicants may not have the specialist knowledge around SEND, therefore a desire to learn is essential, we will ensure that the successful applicant is provided with the relevant training to undertake the post to the required standard.

This role will focus on a range of different tasks, such as policy implementation, information governance, supporting with commissioning arrangements, and data / performance management and analysis.

You will need to be an excellent communicator, with an eye for detail and the ability to follow processes.

If you are dynamic, driven and keen to make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families, then we want to hear from you!

You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act “for the effective performance of a customer-facing role”).

As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.

For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you.

Read the role profile and select the Apply button where you will be redirected to the Swindon Borough Council website to complete our online application process. Clicking the ‘Apply’ button on this job website is not an application, you must register on the Swindon Borough Council website in order to be considered for the role.

For further information about the role, please contact Emily King, SEND Compliance Officer, email [e-mail]

Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.