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Team Manager - Special Needs Assessment Service

Employer
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth
Location
London (Greater)
Salary
£43,833 to £53,115 per annum
Closing date
9 Dec 2020

The Role

Are you passionate about making a difference for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)?

Do you want to help shape the lives of children and young people in Wandsworth?

Would you like to join a council that promotes positive outcomes for children and their parents?

If yes, we have the perfect role for you!

We are looking to recruit a full time Team Manager to join our amazing team and help play a central role in achieving positive outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs in Wandsworth

About the service

Wandsworth Special Needs Assessment Service (SNAS) works on behalf of children and young people with severe and complex special educational needs and their parents. Currently the borough administers around 2300 Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans. The borough provides highly effective provision and a wide variety of services to meet the needs of our children and young people.

SNAS has undergone a rapid transformation and we are looking for passionate and proactive individuals to join us moving forward with continuous improvement.  The work is interesting, varied and can be challenging at times, although very rewarding. Come and join us on our transformation journey!

About the role

You will manage a team of Senior EHC Coordinators, EHC Coordinators EHC, Assistants, Data & Finance officers and an apprentice to ensure effective delivery of Wandsworth’s statutory responsibilities for children/young people with SEND.

SNAS is organised into an Assessments or Reviews Team. This vacancy is to lead the review team.

To lead a successful team you will need a thorough knowledge and understanding of the SEND legal framework (Children and Families Act 2014, Education Act 1996, SEND Code of Practice, among others) and their application to both effective casework and decision making.

Attitude is equally important to us, so you will need excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate staff. You will need to effectively communicate your passion to make a difference to staff and develop the confidence of parents, schools and other stakeholders.

To be shortlisted for this position your CV and personal Statement will clearly evidence:

  • Experience at a senior level of implementing the Code of Practice 2014 and supervising SEN Caseworkers to deliver quality EHC plans within statutory timescales. 
  • The ability to take the lead on complex cases, modelling best practice in service delivery and staff management.
  • You can work flexibly and effectively under pressure, be resilient and solution focused when facing challenges.
  • You can communicate effectively and present data & complex information, including clear and concise reports to managers and partnership groups.
  • The ability to make decisions in relation to children and young people based on sound assessment of needs and appraisal of available options.

For more information about the role, please contact the recruiting manager, Jackie McCallum, by email Jackie.mccallum@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk or Emma Maffre by email emma.maffre@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk to arrange a telephone conversation.

Benefits

In return, we can offer you working arrangements that will enhance your work-life balance. These include compressed hours, home working (dependent on service need), annualised hours, and a generous holiday allowance of 31 days plus bank holidays.

In addition, we offer a range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts at many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments. A wide range of developmental opportunities is also offered.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

  • Closing date: 11:59pm on Wednesday 9th December 2020
  • Shortlisting date: Thursday 10th December 2020
  • Interview date: Wednesday 16th December & Thursday 17th December 2020

Useful Information:

Please note that these dates are only indicative at this stage and could be subject to change.

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Equality Statement

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are pleased to be Disability Confident employer.

Important Information

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).

How to apply

To be considered for interview your CV and supporting statement must highlight your knowledge, skills and experience listed in attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the advert.

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