SEN Assistant Case Officer

The overall purpose of the role is:

1. The post holder is responsible for supporting the effective administration under the Education Act 1996 and Children and Families Act 2014 of the statutory assessment of children and young people’s special educational needs, including their subsequent placement, monitoring and annual review. 2. The post holder will report into the SEND Senior Case Officer, this role does not have line management or budget responsibilities. However, needs to show budget awareness so that accurate recording/projects are completed within budget and relevant procedures followed. 3. To support the overall aims of the SEND Statutory Service through efficient and effective coordination and administrative support service delivery for children and families. 4. To act as an Assistant Case Officer within the SEND team in the development and delivery and review of planning, performance, commissioning services for children, young people, their families and carers so that overall costs are reduced but the life chances of children and young people are maximised in line with the SEND Code of Practice and Children and Families Act 2014. 5. To manage the efficient operation of administration of caseloads to ensure the delivery of high quality, fully integrated services to children, young people and their families in line with the requirements of national legislation and guidance. 6. Uphold the council’s customer standards through respectful, thoughtful, clear and concise communications. Share information a timely way and show empathy to the challenges that colleagues and families face. Much of it is about attitude, and courtesy, and a positive mindset to be as helpful as possible as soon as possible.

For more information please contact Simone at Social Care Locums or please apply for this role in the first instance.