Tribunal SEN Caseworker

Connect2Hampshire; South Town; Hybrid; GBP 74,000 - 92,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid role

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking an experienced Tribunal Officer for its SEND team in Winchester, to prepare for and attend SEND Tribunal hearings on behalf of the Local Authority.

The role requires significant legal experience and the ability to liaise with SEN colleagues, schools and partner agencies, developing hearing strategies and guiding witnesses through hearings. Hybrid working arrangement and a 3-month contract with a day rate of £400 umbrella are offered.

Qualifications

• Significant experience representing Local Authority at Tribunal hearings and strong legal knowledge.
• Excellent case management, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• The Tribunal Officer's primary focus is the preparation for and attendance at SEND Tribunal hearings, acting as the Local Authority's representative in appeals relating to Education, Health and Care Plans. Day to day, the role involves reviewing case papers and evidence, liaising with SEN colleagues, schools, legal representatives and partner agencies, preparing witnesses, developing hearing strategies and representing the Local Authority at hearings.
• The post holder will provide advice and support on Tribunal processes and evidential requirements, help resolve disputes where appropriate, and share learning from Tribunal outcomes to support service improvement.
• The role requires strong case management, analytical and communication skills, with the ability to work confidently in a legal and often fast-paced environment.

Skills

Tribunal representation

Legal knowledge

Case management

Communication

Education

Qualified lawyer/solicitor/barrister

Job description

Hampshire County Council are looking for an experience Tribunal EHCco for their team in Winchester.

Day rate : £400 umbrella

3 month contract initially - possible extension

Hybrid role

Must have significant experience in representing the Local Authority at Tribunal hearings, as well as excellent legal knowledge.

• The Tribunal Officer's primary focus is the preparation for and attendance at SEND Tribunal hearings, acting as the Local Authority's representative in appeals relating to Education, Health and Care Plans. Day to day, the role involves reviewing case papers and evidence, liaising with SEN colleagues, schools, legal representatives and partner agencies, preparing witnesses, developing hearing strategies and representing the Local Authority at hearings.

• The post holder will provide advice and support on Tribunal processes and evidential requirements, help resolve disputes where appropriate, and share learning from Tribunal outcomes to support service improvement.

• The role requires strong case management, analytical and communication skills, with the ability to work confidently in a legal and often fast-paced environment.