Sen Casework Officer

**Grade: JK**

**Salary: £33,820 to £38,296 per annum**

**Vacancy Hours: 37 hours per week**

**Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time Hybrid working with an expectation that office working**
**and in-person attendance at meetings will regularly be required**

**Location: Sandpiper House, Brook Street, Selby, YO8 4AL**

**Weekend Working No**

**Closing Date: 11 June 2023**

**Interview Date:16 June 2023**

**Venue for Interview: County Hall Campus**

North
Yorkshire Council have a national reputation for excellence and we are
looking for a SEN Casework Officer with a variety of experience and
skills. We also welcome those who are looking to relocate.

This is
an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing multidisciplinary SEND
team. We are passionate about promoting high aspirations and expectations
for children and young people, and we are looking for a SEN casework
Officer to join us as we champion the need of children and young people with
high need SEND (0-25) and their families.

As a SEN
Casework Officer, you will work with children and young people and their families
through the statutory assessment process for SEND, holding a caseload of
approximately 240 cases.

The role will involve communicating effectively
and working collaboratively with a variety of partner agencies and
organisations both internally within NYC and externally to coordinate Education,
Health and Care assessments and Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP's) in
line with statutory guidance.

The post sits within the wider inclusion team
where additional support for children and young people with SEN is available
from the SEND hub services and where appropriate the medical education service.
North Yorkshire SEN team is also supported throughout the administration
process of the statutory assessment by the Business admin team.

The
with SEND, or additional needs in children's services including management of
cases with complex legal, professional and ethical issues including case
conferences and other statutory processes and procedures. You will be responsible
for managing an caseload of children and young people with either EHCPs or
undergoing statutory assessment whilst providing professional expertise around
the SEND process and relevant legislation and guidance. You will be
focused on achieving positive life outcomes, establishing respectful, trusting
relationships with children, young people, their families and carers.

Please
if you would like more information about this post before applying.

**Closing date: 11 June 2023**

**Interview date: 16 June 2023**

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

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