Sen Review Officer

Contract to start on 21-08-23 until 15-11-23 with a possible extension.

**MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- To support the development and coordination of the operational implementation of the EHCP review process.
- To carry out and maintain accurate and timely records and work processes in the team including use of relevant IT systems.
- To undertake the role of SEN Review Officer by:
Actively working with parents/carers, children, young people and families to explain about EHC review process and guide them through the process

Attending reviews for children and young people with EHCPs, as required o

Writing and amending EHC plans
- Work closely with families, schools and a range of service providers, including education, health, social care and voluntary sectors.
- Ensure that the client complies with the statutory timetable for the completion of statutory reviews.
- Support the facilitation of meaningful, person-centred reviews of existing Education, Health and Care Plans.
- Model best practice in accordance with part 3 of the Children and Families Act 2014 and the supporting code of practice.

**Qualifications**:

- Educated to degree standard Knowledge & Skills:

- Knowledge of part 3 Children & Families Act 2014, subordinate legislation and supporting code of practice
- Understanding of SEN issues as they affect parents, children, young people and educational settings
- Effective organisational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritise the workload of self and act on initiative
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Skills in using relevant IT systems effectively
- Good problem-solving skills
- Willingness to commit to open and constructive multi agency working and demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of the client group of children and parents/carers Experience:

- Experience of working with children and young people with SEN, and their families
- Experience of preparing reports and/or person-centred plans
- Experience of multi-agency and partnership working
- Experience of managing a caseload
- Experience of supporting the development and implementation of multi-agency processes

**Salary**: £16.57 per hour

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: RQ1022627-08-23