Send Caseworker

**Purpose**

The SEND Casework Officer role will be to co-ordinate the efficient assessments and planning for students with special educational needs and disabilities

**Roles and Responsibilities**
- To co-ordinate efficient assessment of needs and / or Annual Reviews for students with a special educational needs and disabilities within the Sunderland Local Area
- To provide oversight and undertake casework for young people who require an Education, Health and Care Plan
- To liaise with multi
- disciplinary agencies, parents, carers and young people using person-centred approaches
- To embed ‘preparation for adulthood’ in practice for all children and young people
- Contributing to successful educational outcomes for all children and young people in Sunderland.
- Discharging statutory duties in relation to special educational needs efficiently and effectively.
- Supporting the priorities of the Together for Children and implementation of wider local and national policies & plans in relation to Special Educational Needs.
- To have responsibility for ensuring that the statutory processes are compliant with SEN legislation.
- To ensure preparation for adulthood outcomes are integral in EHCP statutory processes for young people added 0-25, to ensure education and training prepare them for independence.
- To engage with partners such as School SENDcos, Virtual School, Children with Disabilities team, Adult Social Care, Colleges, Training Providers, Therapy services, Specialist Outreach Teams, CAMHs / CYPs and other services to the best possible outcomes for the young person.
- To oversee EHC Plans for young people with a clear focus on Children and Young People aged 16-25. This will include the co-ordination and drafting of Education Health and Care Plans, and all this entails.
- To undertake complex casework relating to the students, ensuring liaison with all relevant agencies occurs.
- To draft and amend Education Health and Care Plans.
- To ensure the progress of young people with Education, Health and Care Plans is monitored and reviewed, via Annual Review processes.
- To ensure that pupils with SEN are placed in appropriate provision in a timely manner, and to enable the appropriate planning to occur for the next stage of their education.
- To liaise with other agencies and attend multi-agency case conferences/meetings as appropriate.
- To work closely with partners ensuring the needs of the pupils are well met and appropriate planning occurs. Partners include mainstream schools, special schools, colleges and other providers, Health, Adult Services and Children’s Social Care Teams to ensure planning relating to the students and young people is undertaken at the most effective and critical times.
- To work closely with providers to develop appropriate provision which builds local capacity to support all young people.
- To participate in professionally relevant activities as directed by line manager, including supervision and personal professional development.
- In conjunction with the Senior SEND Officer / Team Manager monitor and input into the allocation of delegated budgets, ensuring that best value is achieved.
- To contribute to resolving conflicting viewpoints and employing conflict resolution and mediation skills to reach a conclusion in the best interests of the child.
- Making judgements and balancing the evidence about the best course of action which may significantly affect families and the lives of children and young people. In particular, managing complex issues where there are concerns about maintaining school placements.

**Mandatory Compliance Requirements**
- CV
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- 2 references, one must be from most recent/current employer
- Enhanced DBS Check, issued within the last 12 months
- GCSE grade C / 4 in English
- Experience of Working with children or young people who have Special Educational Needs within an Education, health or Social Care environment
- A team with over 20 years Administration Public Sector/Trades/Built Environment/Construction Recruitment experience
- Access to a wide selection of vacancies across the UK
- The choice of PAYE or Limited company schemes
- Weekly payroll service
- Excellent rates of pay

**Salary**: £17.55-£17.60 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
Yes

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: SEND Caseworkers