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Advocacy Officer

2 months ago

Hove, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom Blatchington Court Trust Full time
Job Title: Advocacy Officer

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Advocacy Officer to join our team at Blatchington Court Trust. As an Advocacy Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting families and children with vision impairments to access the education and resources they need to thrive.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Advocate for children and young people with vision impairments to ensure access to appropriate educational support and resources in mainstream and specialist schools and colleges.
  • Provide guidance on the rights of children with vision impairments and how to navigate the SEND system effectively.
  • Support families in understanding their child's Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) and ensure it accurately reflects the child's needs.
  • Be a single point of regular and consistent contact for the child or young person and their parents/carers, supporting them at multi-agency meetings.
  • Manage a caseload of approximately 20 clients, ensuring regular communication and timely interventions.
  • Deliver training and workshops on the rights of children with vision impairments and how to navigate the SEND system effectively.
Requirements:
  • A good knowledge of the Children & Families Act (2014); SEN Code of Practice 2015 and the tribunal process; Education Act 1996 and any subsequent revisions or new legislation.
  • Successful casework management experience within a SEND, education or other related Local Authority service.
  • Ability to be articulate, succinct and to understand essential detail from a large volume of information.
  • Good interpersonal skills with the ability to support and empower families through complex legal and educational processes.
Benefits:
  • Additional leave
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme

We offer a competitive salary of £28,000 per annum working 28 hours per week or £35,000 per annum working 35 hours per week. If you are passionate about supporting families and children with vision impairments, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.