Sendias Children and Young People's Officer

3 days ago

Taunton, United Kingdom Somerset County Council Full time

**A bit about us**
We have a rewarding, 18 hours per week opportunity for a Children & Young People’s Officer to promote and advocate for the voice of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Somerset.

This is a fantastic opportunity to really engage with children and young people, get their voices heard and make a real difference to their lives. If you have experience working with children with SEND, and are looking for the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

You’ll be joining our Somerset SENDIAS (Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support) Service. Somerset SENDIAS is an arms’ length, free, impartial service to provide parents, carers and young people with SEND, Information, Advice and Support.

We recognise the importance of a good work life balance and do everything we can to accommodate flexible working. Please just let us know if there are options you'd like to explore. This role will involve partially working from home and from The Hollies Children’s Centre in Taunton. You’ll be expected to work the 18 hours over Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and the role will include some county wide travel.
**Here's what you can expect to be doing**
In this exciting role you’ll be working directly with children and young people to enable and promote their views and aspirations to inform their Education, Health and Care plans, Annual review and SENDIST Tribunal processes. You’ll be working to ensure children and young people have full access to Information, Advice and Support about legislation relating to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities including Education, Health and Care Plans, Annual Reviews and SENDIST Tribunal, Post 16 options. You’ll be trained to provide a sound knowledge of SEND legislation.

This is a great opportunity to join the SENDIAS team where you will receive regular training, gain a varied experience in the field of SEND with potential career progression within SENDIAS.
**A few things about you**
We need people who:

- Can demonstrate a proven track record in engagement, showing respect and understanding for the views of children and young people with SEND.
- Are experienced, reflective practitioners who have direct experience of working with families. Or just with children/young people? Children, young people with SEND and parents/carers
- Have a commitment to supporting children, young people and their families to overcome the social, cultural and economic barriers with regard to Special Educational Needs and Disability.
- Can be creative and innovative in supporting children, young people and their families, often in challenging circumstances.
- Can develop good rapport and working relationships with children, parents/carers, Local Authority officers, schools, academies, other professionals and agencies.
- Can achieve positive outcomes through effective communication and influencing skills.
- Will empower children, young people to enable them to have their voices heard and be able to present their views.

**Additional information**
The SENDIAS Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The salary for this role is £22,183 - £25,481 per annum pro rata.
**Why choose Somerset County Council**
We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset. We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

- We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
- Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
- Staff discounts in gyms.
- Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
- Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
- A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
- My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.
**DBS information**
This post requires a criminal background check via the disclosure procedure (DBS).

Job Reference: SCC02758

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