SEN Casework Officer - Ref: CH04824

Salary G7: £31,364 - £35,745 per annum

Contract: full-time, permanent

Are you interested in working to support children and young people with additional needs? We are looking for efficient and hardworking Casework Officers with experience in the area of special educational needs.

Working within the legislative framework, you will be responsible for co-ordinating the assessment, production and review of Education Health and Care (EHC) Plans and other aspects of special educational needs of pupils.

You will have a caseload related to a defined geographical area, and work closely with parents, carers and professionals from a range of statutory agencies.

You will need a background in education and/or special needs and be able to evidence excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to relate to parents, carers, and professionals. You will also need to demonstrate strong communication, prioritisation, and negotiation skills. You will be working to challenging deadlines and will need to have a flexible approach.

There is an emphasis on team working and striving to continuous improvement to our service within a customer care environment.

For further information please contact Amy Isaacson - 07787274566 or 01922653422

Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.

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Closing date for applications: Friday 20th September 2024

This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for this role.

Read more about our benefits at https://go.walsall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers-/benefits-of-working-for-us