SEN Case Officer
- Employer
- Camden London Borough Council
- Location
- Camden, London (Greater)
- Salary
- £29,359 - £31,656 Pro rata
- Closing date
- 26 Oct 2020
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- Sector
- Health and Social Care, Health, Children's Services, Social Care, Education
- Job role
- Officer
- Contract Type
- Part Time
Job Details
Contract Type: Permanent, Part time, 14.4 hours (2 days) per week
Alternative flexible working options available/open to discussion
Click HERE for information on Camden’s flexible working options
Some posts at Camden are politically restricted, which means individuals holding these posts cannot have active political role. For a list of all politically restricted roles at Camden click here.
Camden is listening to everyone, including you.
We’re giving a platform to people inside and outside our community. Because, we’re not just home to the UK’s fast-growing economy. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today. And we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and diligent SEN Case Officer to support the Special Educational Needs Team in fulfilling its role in carrying out the statutory Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment process for children and young people with special educational needs (SEN). The successful candidate will support the service in maintaining effective organisation and data management processes during the statutory EHC needs assessment process and/or related case-work and ensure EHC needs assessments are carried out in a timely way in collaboration with involved professionals and families.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.
To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by clicking HERE
To be considered for this vacancy it is essential that you are educated to GCSE level or equivalent and achieved a grade C / 4 or above. You will possess excellent interpersonal skills, have excellent verbal and written English skills and be able to type quickly and with accuracy. You will have the ability to cultivate and maintain excellent working relationships both internally and externally. You will be fully proficient in Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel & OneNote) and be willing to expand this knowledge as the role progresses. The ideal candidate will have a good working knowledge of SEN and Equalities Legislation (Children and Families Act 2014, Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice 2014, SEND Regulations 2014 Equalities Act 2010). You will have excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently, prioritise your work as appropriate and manage a busy and demanding workload.
This post is for 14.4 hours per week which can be worked be worked flexibly within our service core hours of 9.30 – 15.00 but must include 9.30-11.30 on a Wednesday.
We’re ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we support those in the SEN Team, and we’ll redefine what a career can be. If that sounds good to you, we’d love to talk.
About Camden
Working for Camden you’ll receive a host of great benefits, Click HERE to see full details.
To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit our recruitment website
How to apply
To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application form you will be expected to explain how you meet the key requirements for this role listed in this advert. When explaining how you meet each of the requirements, please give examples that clearly demonstrate your skills, knowledge and experience. When writing your examples give a brief description of the situation or task but focus on the actions you took and the result of your actions.
Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as inclusive as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for people who have a disability or long-term health condition. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk, or post to 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG.
Closing dates for applications: Monday 26th October 2020
Interviews to be held: Tuesday 3rd November 2020 (these will be held virtually)
Please quote reference: 200000F6
To view the Job Profile please click HERE
Company
Camden: A diverse and vibrant borough
What makes us different?
Camden London Borough Council offers the opportunity to create a place for everyone. The council is committed to excellence and aims to recruit vibrant and talented people to develop and cultivate highly competent work teams.
Camden Council promotes culture, innovation and excellence by celebrating awards such as the Camden Business Awards, Community Support Awards and Camden Design Awards.
Great values
Based in the heart of the capital, Camden has much to offer its dedicated staff. The council is committed to excellence, and dedicated to safeguard and support the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Camden aims to work hand to hand with the communities it serves to find new and better ways to increase quality of life.
Why work for Camden?
- Camden is committed to providing high quality services
- Competent and skilled work teams.
- A trusting, supportive working environment
- Strong focus on innovation
- Competitive salary.
- Free season ticket / travelcard loan scheme.
Would you like to work in an innovative, multicultural, vibrant and transforming environment?
Camden may offer the opportunity you are looking for.
- Website
- http://www.camden.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 020 7974 4444
- Location
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Town Hall
Judd Street
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