SEN Change Programme Coordinator

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an SEN Change Programme Co-Ordinator within the SEN Service.
SEN is a statutory service providing support to children and young people with SEN who have an Education Health and Care Plan. We have 3,500 EHC plans and a team of 15 SEN officers alongside 4 team-leaders across four teams: Assessment Team, Review and Transfer Team, Looked After and Vulnerable Children Team and a Post 14 Team.
To be successful in this role, you will have the skills to work as part of a team, but also on your own initiative. Good communication skills are essential, along with the ability to prioritise work. You will also need to be ICT proficient and will need to learn how to use the case management system. SEN is a busy service so the ability to be able to work at a fast pace and personal resilience skills are extremely important.
You will complete and coordinate projects associated with the DfE Change Programme and provide feedback to relevant stakeholders to help to ensure the reforms improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
You will offer advice and support to schools and settings in applying for Statutory Needs Assessments and how to lead an Annual Reviews, ensuring all paperwork is submitted to the LA in a timely manner and in line with Statutory Guidance and deadlines.

You will need to have knowledge of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice, Children and Families Act and The Equalities Act and be able to support parents/carers and young people on the opportunities that are available within the Local Offer.
Previous experience of working within a statutory service is not essential but is desired. A track record of exceptional customer service, the ability to think with a person-centred approach and a high standard of written English and organisation skills to be able to produce outstanding quality Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) are all necessary., Disability Confident
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Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:

- An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
- A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
- Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
- Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
- Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
- Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
- 1 month paid sabbatical for Children's Social Workers