SEND Admissions Officer SEND Admissions Officer

The SEND Admissions Team is an integral part of the Children's Commissioning Service; driving change and innovation with the ongoing focus of improving outcomes for children and young people across the County. We are now looking for a passionate and solution focussed person to join our team. Your role as an Admissions Officer will be central to the work we do, as you make quality placements that allow the children and young people we support to achieve their potential throughout their academic career. This may include placements in mainstream or specialist provision, in the independent and non-maintained sector. This is a challenging but rewarding role, knowing that everything you do means improving the outcomes for some of our most vulnerable learners. You'll do this by:

• Establishing and embedding strong lines of communication across key partners and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with statutory SEN processes
• Developing positive relationships with SENCOs, Headteachers and sector leads to deliver an effective service to our residents
• Leading and coordinating consultations with schools and other local authorities for individual pupils, working closely with internal services like the Virtual School, Schools Finance and Vulnerable Leaners
• Contributing to strategic development which ensures adequate SEND sufficiency across the County, and raising any risks or issues relating to placement sufficiency
As a member of our lively and busy team, you will be a part of the continuous improvement of our service; monitoring and evaluating processes, analysing feedback and responding to any changes in legislation.


• Sound knowledge of SEND legislation and processes
• Effective communication and problem solving skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage deadlines
• Ability to process and organise high volume data
  
  The job advert closes at 23:59 on 05/01/2024 with interviews planned for 9th January. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Our Values Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where

This full-time, permanent role has a starting salary of £35,730 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. If you are passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, and are ready for a challenge - we've got a great opportunity for you! We are excited to be hiring a new SEND Admissions Officer to join our fantastic SEND Admissions team based in Woking. This role is open to hybrid working and as a team we split our time between working from home and collaborating together in the office. Rewards and Benefits
• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources