Senior SEND Assessment

16 hours ago

Taunton, United Kingdom Somerset Council Full time

Job Category : Children’s Services Location : County Hall, Somerset Council Hours Per Week : 37.00 Start Date : immediate Start Start Time : 09:00 End Time : 17:30 Salary: £332.37 This role will provide support for statutory work, specifically responding to tribunals and mediations. We require an experienced SEND officer, with a high level of knowledge, skills and experience of working with families through tribunal and mediation, with a proven record of attending tribunal hearings. Responsibilities Responsible for the operational delivery for the Statutory Assessment and associated SEND processes ensuring that the LA meets its statutory responsibilities. Support the LA in meeting the requirements of the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND code of Practice 2015. Promote professional standards in the service by delivering outcome focussed assessments and contribution to the service and the wider success of the Council and Local Area for Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Act as the Lead for Education, Health & Care assessments (EHCPs) ensuring that plans are of a high quality and are reflective of the young person’s needs. Lead on an area of specialism, taking responsibility for the portfolio. A range of specialisms will be required across the team of Senior Assessment and Review Officers, which will include Management, CLA, Independent Commissioning, CYP in Specific Circumstances (e.g. EHE/YOT/Young Carers & SME), SENCo. Support and Development, School Funding and Training. Directly manage a small team of Assessment and Review Officers. Ensure effective management of all staffing matters within their service area, including supervision, appraisal, sickness absence, capability. Ensure service key performance indicators are achieved and highlight any concerns to the SEND Operational Manager. Act as a key point of contact for children, young people, and their families with complex special educational needs to include ensuring appropriate arrangements of services, advice, support, and guidance. Co-ordinate practitioners and services around the needs of child, young person, and their family, identifying when specialist (Social Workers; Educational Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Speech & Language Therapists and other Knowledge Knowledge of relevant legislation relating to SEND, including but not exhaustive The Equality Act 2010, Children & Families Act 2014, Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice 2015. JOB DESCRIPTION Sound understanding and practice of multidisciplinary working. Evidence of skills, knowledge and experience to be able to assess and manage risk for the most vulnerable children. Experience Experience of working with IT Client databases. Experience of working within the Council’ safeguarding policies and procedures. Experience of leading multi-agency meetings. Strong evidence that you are a team player who can lead but also can demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative whilst prioritising tasks. Qualifications / Registrations / Certifications Recognised and relevant professional qualifications e.g. teaching qualifications, social work, other level 6 qualifications, management qualifications. Evidence of work-related continuing management development.

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