At a Glance
- Tasks: Support parent carers and young people with SEND by providing vital information and advice.
- Company: Join Gloucestershire County Council's dedicated SENDIASS team.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Hybrid working options available for a balanced work-life experience.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of families and young people with SEND.
- Qualifications: Experience with parent carers and knowledge of SEND Code of Practice required.
The predicted salary is between 37280 - 40777 £ per year.
This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 4, 3rd Floor
Salary: 37,280 - 40,777 per annum
Hours per Week: 37.00
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 12/07/2026
This post is not open to job share. 2 full time and 1 part-time (0.5 fte) SENDIASS Adviser posts.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity is available to join this growing team of friendly and well-respected professionals who are committed to ensuring parent carers and young people with SEND have their voices heard and receive accurate and helpful information and advice.
SENDIASS Gloucestershire is a specialist service offering free, impartial, confidential information, advice and support on matters around SEND. The Service is offered to parent carers of children with SEND (0-25 years) and young people aged between 16 and 25 years old to help them play an active and informed role in supporting their child or the young person's education.
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and self-motivated people to join our team of Advisers. These roles involve directly working with parent carers to provide impartial information, advice and support in relation to their child with SEND.
The Service covers Gloucestershire and works in partnership with parent carers and young people, Gloucestershire Parent Carer Forum, Gloucestershire County Council, Integrated Care Board, educational settings and other key agencies working with children and young people up to the age of 25.
About You
The successful applicants will have experience of engaging and working with parent carers and fully aware of the challenges that parent carers face. Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice is essential.
The successful applicants will be required to complete the IPSEA Level 1 Legal Training as part of the role and work towards IPSEA Level 3, ideally within 12 months of starting the role.
About Us
Hybrid working arrangements are available for many of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.
For all your hard work, you will receive the following:
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
- An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
- Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
- Career development and qualification opportunities
- Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing free, confidential advice 24/7
- An in-house Occupational Health service
- Employee discount scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)
- Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network
How to apply
If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion required to make a positive difference, we would love to hear from you. Please express your interest in this position by submitting your CV today by clicking the Apply Now button.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 22nd & Thursday 23rd July 2026.
For an informal discussion about these roles please contact: Britt Fox SENDIASS Manager.
Additional Information
This Position is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months' employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer.
Applications from any Gloucestershire County Council's employees who are currently on the redeployment register or at risk of redundancy will be considered first at shortlisting stage.
Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire's diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.
It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a customer facing role must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.
SENDIASS Advisor, Permanent employer: Gloucestershire County Council
Gloucestershire County Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for SENDIASS Advisors. With flexible hybrid working arrangements, generous annual leave, and a commitment to employee development through training opportunities, the council prioritises the well-being and growth of its staff. Join a dedicated team that values your contributions and empowers you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of parent carers and young people with SEND across Gloucestershire.
Contact Details:
Gloucestershire County Council Recruitment Team
