Casework Assistant (SEN)
Nottingham City Council, The Park, City of Nottingham
Casework Assistant (SEN)
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Nottingham City Council, The Park, City of Nottingham
- Full time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted 4 days ago, 16 Dec | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 5d6715e73c854c2abd5b4410d9b2db33
Full Job Description
- To provide comprehensive casework management and administrative support to ensure the effectiveness of the Special Educational Needs Service. Casework Assistants will hold a caseload of pupils with special educational needs and their role is to support to fulfil the statutory function of the local authority.
- Casework Assistants will provide support to the Casework Officer on casework issues involving written and oral communication with parents and a range of professionals, including; school staff, Educational Psychologists, Medical Officers, Social Workers and LA Officers.
A good knowledge of administrative practices and procedures. - Ability to learn the work of the Children and Families Department, including an awareness of SEN policies in Nottingham.
- Experience of liaising with colleagues and professionals across a range of service areas.
- Experience in the use of database systems and software packages.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with a variety of people. The role is predominantly working from home, with the expectation to complete at least one day in the office per week. The post holder must be willing to work at any location within the city and travel within and outside the city to meet the requirements of the role, however the primary office location is Woolsthorpe Depot (NG8 3JP)
- You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council ., Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits. In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:
- 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years' service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
- Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
- Smart Working - to support your work life balance
- Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more! Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference. We particularly want to hear from you if you are from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic community, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community (LGBT) and if you are Disabled - these groups of people are underrepresented in our workforce, and we'd like to reflect our local population more through our recruitment processes. We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us during the selection process, should this be something you are interested in.
Starting Salary is £25,992 (Level one) rising to £26,835 per annum (pro rata for part-time) We've got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you've been looking for? Read on to find out more… Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best. In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.