SEND Service Manager Assessment

SEND Service Manager Assessments Permanent Grade 6 - £50,788 - £62,801 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working Full-time, 36.5 hours per week (hybrid working) Do you want to work within a team that is passionate about making a difference for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families? Birmingham's SEND and Inclusion services (part of the Children and Families Directorate) are growing as part of the council's long-term commitment to children and young people to improve their lives and support their families. As part of this growth, the SENAR Service which is responsible for Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments and over 11 500 children and young people with EHC plans, is looking for outstanding people to join the workforce and deliver a high-quality service. As a SEND Service Manager Assessment, you will report directly to the Head of SENAR. You will be a member of the SENAR Leadership Team and will represent the service with a range of stakeholders both internal and external. You will be responsible for providing exceptional leadership to ensure continuous improvement in the work of the SENAR service, specifically the local authority's management of EHC needs assessments and associated casework. You will:

• Lead and manage the assessments teams responsible for children and young people for whom an EHC needs assessment has been requested, ensuring these and when agreed, assessments, are processed in line with statutory timescales. Resulting casework will be person-centred and timely
• Provide advice regarding casework, ensuring that procedures and timescales are fully compliant with both statutory and locally derived procedures
• Coach, guide and support senior case officers and case officers to improve their practice and as a result, the experiences of children, young people and families
• Be able to communicate clearly and meaningfully with a variety of audiences including delivery of training as appropriate
• Work closely with the Service Manager for Quality and Improvement to learn from feedback, implement improvements to practice and be a champion of excellence
• Contribute to setting clear measurable and achievable goals for the service, including business planning
• Undertake the management and deployment of people to work to their full potential including performance management, capability and attendance.
Your proven impact in leading improvement in professional practice and service delivery for children and young people with special educational needs and families in line with relevant legislation and formal guidance, will form the basis of your credibility in this role. You will be excellent at communicating with, and motivating, colleagues at all levels within a service. You will be used to working to deadlines and be adept at managing several different priorities simultaneously. You will thrive in a role that requires you to influence all stakeholders to deliver change and improvements that make a positive difference to the lives of children, young people and families. To be part of this dynamic team and to play your part in the improvements we are delivering for Birmingham families, please get in touch.

We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).

Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence. There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:
• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.