Job title: SEND Key Worker Tribunals, Resolutions and Appeals

Location: Stafford (flexible working)

 

Salary:  Grade 7 £23,953- £27,514

 

 

Working Pattern: 37 Hours per week | Full time | Part time | Flexible working – we’re happy to discuss options with you

 

 

 

This is an exciting opportunity to join our supportive and values driven SEND team in this dynamic area of work.

 

 

 

Our role

 

 

 

The SEND Team is home to a range of professionals working toward improving outcomes for children, young people and their families. We have a specific focus on special educational needs, but our primary focus is on inclusion.

 

We work in a multi-disciplinary team of Educational Psychologists, Specialist Teachers, Specialist SEND Officers and Social Care Professionals. Our team is also well supported by specialist educational legal professionals.

 

As part of the SEND Team, you will provide invaluable case management support to enable the Council to discharge its responsibilities effectively in relation to statutory appeals to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST), which is part of her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS).

 

 

 

Our work in the area of Tribunals and Appeals is challenging. However, we are a values driven team and believe that a key part of our work is to ensure that we are always focused on working together with families and schools as key partners to explore and develop solutions.

 

 

 

 

 

What you will bring

 

We are looking for a colleague who;

 

• can demonstrate high levels of child and person-centred practice which focusses on achieving the very best outcomes for children, young people, and their families can demonstrate thorough and up to date knowledge of SEND education legislation, including the Children and Families Act (2014), SEND Code of Practice (2014) and Equality Act (2010) has exceptional written, inter-personal and communication skills is highly organised, and able to manage their work to meet deadlines

 

 

Above all, you will be a professional who is able to listen, hear the views of others, build relationships with key stakeholders, and find solutions.

 

 

 

 

 

Our benefits & offer to you

 

We are a values driven team and this means our work is both challenging and rewarding.  As part of the team, you will have excellent support through high quality, regular supervision with the Principal Officer, Conflict Resolutions and Tribunals. You will also have support and advice from legal colleagues.  Our team values continuous professional development (CPD). As part of your supervision, you will be supported to develop your skills and practice.

 

 

 

Plus, there’s also all these other benefits too:

 

 

 

• Generous holiday entitlement from 24 up to 33 days (plus 8 bank holidays and 2 extra statutory days) depending on job role and length of service. That’s a minimum of 34 days annual leave. The option to buy up to an additional 2 weeks annual leave per year A range of flexible working options, depending on your job role, which includes agile working, flexible retirement

• Family Friendly Policies - maternity, adoption, paternity and parental leave An excellent local government pension scheme

 

 

-   Access to our new benefits platform Vivup which includes lots of lifestyle discounts & offers all within an App on your phone

 

 

 

• Volunteering Scheme Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring Access to health and wellbeing support (including Occupational Health, Physiotherapy and Counselling Services) Eye care vouchers Car lease scheme / cycle & car loan scheme / employee car share scheme Bus and rail travel discounts

 

 

So, how do I apply?

 

Just click on the ‘Apply’ button.

 

If you do have technical issues please contact recruitment@staffordshire.gov.uk and the team will help you.

 

 

 

Closing Date: 8^th July 2022

 

Interview Date:  Week of the 11^th July 2022

 

For more information please contact Dr Halit Hulusi (Head of SEND)  halit.hulusi@staffordshire.gov.uk

 

 

 

Our recruitment process

 

As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

 

How will we store your details?

 

By submitting your application form, you are giving your consent to the processing of your personal data in the ways described Here

 

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities. As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.