At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee SEND assessments, ensure compliance, and support a high-performing team.
- Company: Join a South West Local Authority dedicated to improving SEND services.
- Benefits: Fully remote work, competitive daily rate, and impactful role.
- Other info: Initial 4-month contract with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with SEND.
- Qualifications: Experience in SEND services, strong knowledge of relevant legislation, and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Senior SEND Assessment & Review Officer
Location
Fully Remote
Contract
Initial 4-month contract
Hours
37 hours per week
Rate
£369 per day (Umbrella)
The Opportunity
- We're working with a
- South West Local Authority seeking an experienced
Senior SEND Assessment & Review Officer to join its SEND Assessment and Review Team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEND professional looking for a role that combines strategic oversight, quality assurance, complex case management and staff support .
Working within a high-performing team, you'll play a key role in ensuring statutory responsibilities are delivered effectively and within legal timescales while helping to drive continuous improvement across the service.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and track EHC needs assessments, annual reviews, reassessments and phase transfers to ensure statutory compliance.
- Identify delays, risks and barriers to case progression and take appropriate action to resolve them.
- Provide guidance, support and coaching to Assessment and Reviewing Officers managing complex cases.
- Promote accountability by monitoring performance and ensuring cases progress appropriately.
- Undertake quality assurance activities across EHC plans, casework and decision-making.
- Manage a small caseload of complex, sensitive or high-profile cases.
- Work collaboratively with families, schools, health and social care professionals to secure positive outcomes for children and young people.
- Support managers with service improvement initiatives, performance monitoring and reporting.
Essential Requirements
- Significant experience working within SEND statutory services.
- Extensive experience managing EHCPs and statutory SEND processes.
- Strong knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice.
- Experience managing complex SEND casework.
- Previous experience supporting, mentoring or advising colleagues.
- Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to analyse information, make informed decisions and consistently meet statutory deadlines.
Desirable Experience
- Quality assurance experience.
- Team leadership or supervisory experience.
- A relevant qualification in education, SEND, social care or a related field.
Why Apply?
- Fully remote working.
- Competitive daily rate of
£369 (Umbrella) .
- Initial
- 4-month contract with a
37-hour working week .
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people with SEND.
- A varied senior role combining operational delivery, quality assurance and team support.
If you're an experienced SEND professional looking for your next local authority contract, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for further information.
Senior SEND Assessment & Review Officer employer: Service Care Solutions
Service Care Solutions is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees within a dynamic legal environment. With a commitment to flexibility through hybrid working options, we foster a supportive culture that encourages collaboration and professional advancement, making it an ideal place for motivated individuals to thrive in their legal careers.
