SEND 16-25 Officer
- Employer
- Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- Location
- Sandwell, West Midlands
- Salary
- £29,636 - £33,799 per annum
- Closing date
- 29 Nov 2019
An exciting opportunity has become available in a busy Special Educational Needs team. You will be part of a team working with children and young people between the ages of 0-25 years with SEND. You will play a pivotal role in the continued development of effective partnership working between health, education and social care with a focus on leading and coordinating SEN casework for post 16 students. You will also contribute to the review and development of local post 16 policy and practice.
You will:
- Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience meeting statutory and legislative guidance in relation to special needs and experience of working within a post 16 context to include working directly with young people, parents, schools and post 16 providers
- Have a working knowledge of SEN related legislation, the SEN Code of Practice and other current issues in education
- Be self-motivated and organised with effective communication skills both written and verbal
- Have an ability to analyse reports, and write/update Education, Health and Care Plans
- Have initiative and problem-solving skills
- Have a positive, energetic and enthusiastic outlook
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Stephen Davis – Area Team Manager on 0121 569 2777.
Our Values; Trust, Unity and Progress make us unique, they define how we do things and are reflected in the way we behave. They are important to us, guiding and shaping our organisational culture. Our values are key to us achieving Sandwell’s Vision 2030 and also guide us when we recruit.
Hours
37 hours per week
This advert will close as soon as sufficient applications are received. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
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