SEND Case Officer SEND Case Officer

The service has undergone a rapid transformation and we are now looking for proactive individuals to join us in moving forward positively with continuous improvements; working towards robust and positive outcomes for some of our most vulnerable children and young people. About the roles On a day-to-day basis you will be working closely with the families of children with special educational needs and disabilities to ensure bespoke, holistic delivery plans are in place that best assist the child and their family to meet their needs. Your reflective nature and passionate approach will see you driving forward improvements which will be delivered through high quality work. You'll be a clear and comprehensive communicator and through effective organisational skills you'll ensure that we meet and look to push beyond our obligations. Shortlisting criteria To be shortlisted to interview for this position your application will clearly evidence

• Good knowledge of educational settings and a willingness to develop this further
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to write coherent reports
• Passion and experience of working with vulnerable/young children
  
  The starting salary for these positions is £35,730 per annum based on a 36 hour working week.
We are looking to appoint 2 enthusiastic and dedicated SEND Case Officers to work within our Education, Lifelong Learning and Culture Service. The current vacancies are:
• 1 x full time (36 hours per week) permanent contract
• 1 x Part time (21.6 hours per week) fixed-term contracts until September 2025
These roles are open to hybrid working meaning you aren't required in the office 5 days a week. In support of our people and our greener futures strategies, we'd welcome a conversation with the successful candidates on what remote working may look like for them. 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