Sen Casework Officer

**Grade: JK**

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

**Vacancy Hours: 15 hours per week**

**Contract Type: Part Time, Fixed Term**

**Fixed Term Contract: 6 Months**

**Location: 1 Belle Vue Square, Broughton Road, Skipton, BD23 1FJ**

**Weekend Working: No**

**Closing Date: 11 June 2023**

**Interview Date 16 June 2023**

**Venue for Interview: Virtual**

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 NYCC 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
would like more information about this post before applying.

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

**Closing Date: 11 June 2023**

**Interview Date: 16 June 2023**

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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