Supported Employment & Preparing for Adulthood Coordinator

Wakefield is the lead authority for the Yorkshire and Humber Change Partnership Programme (CPP). Our recent local area SEND and Alternative Provision (SENDAP) inspection recognised that our "SEND arrangements typically lead to positive experiences and outcomes for children and young people with SEND. The local area partnership is taking action where improvements are needed."
If you are passionate about making sure that Wakefield continues to be at the forefront of SEND and delivers the best services for children and young people with SEND and their families, then you are the person we are looking for.
The SEND Development Team is looking for a dedicated Supported Employment & Preparing for Adulthood Coordinator to join us and continue to build on the fantastic work done so far in supporting our young people with SEND into substantive employment. Much work has been done with our schools and colleges, Supported Internship programmes and local employers to develop appropriate pathways that meet the aspirations of our young people.
We recognise that the transition from school into further education, training and employment is a challenging time for young people and their families and you will be at the forefront of taking our work further.
You will have an extensive working knowledge of SEND and the Preparation for Adulthood agenda. You will be a good communicator, confidently able to work with a wide range of stakeholders including young people, their families, educational professionals, local authority colleagues, Supported Internship providers and employers. This role also requires the line management of our 5 Day Offer Officers.
Job title Supported Employment & Preparing for Adulthood Coordinator Job reference 241853 Date posted 06/12/2024 Application closing date 12/01/2025 Location Normanton Block C Normanton West Yorkshire WF6 1FD Salary £41,511.00 - £44,711.00, Grade 10, 37 hours, Permanent Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Full time, Permanent Attachments Job description
Wakefield is the lead authority for the Yorkshire and Humber Change Partnership Programme (CPP). Our recent local area SEND and Alternative Provision (SENDAP) inspection recognised that our "SEND arrangements typically lead to positive experiences and outcomes for children and young people with SEND. The local area partnership is taking action where improvements are needed."
If you are passionate about making sure that Wakefield continues to be at the forefront of SEND and delivers the best services for children and young people with SEND and their families, then you are the person we are looking for.
The SEND Development Team is looking for a dedicated Supported Employment & Preparing for Adulthood Coordinator to join us and continue to build on the fantastic work done so far in supporting our young people with SEND into substantive employment. Much work has been done with our schools and colleges, Supported Internship programmes and local employers to develop appropriate pathways that meet the aspirations of our young people.
We recognise that the transition from school into further education, training and employment is a challenging time for young people and their families and you will be at the forefront of taking our work further.
You will have an extensive working knowledge of SEND and the Preparation for Adulthood agenda. You will be a good communicator, confidently able to work with a wide range of stakeholders including young people, their families, educational professionals, local authority colleagues, Supported Internship providers and employers. This role also requires the line management of our 5 Day Offer Officers.